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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.66, 930.97 and 394.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.66, 930.97 and 394.85 is: 544.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.66 : 930.97 = 394.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.66/930.97 = 394.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.66x = 930.97 × 394.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.66x = 367,596.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,596.33/674.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.87

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