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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.68, 930.99 and 394.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.68, 930.99 and 394.88 is: 544.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.68 : 930.99 = 394.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.68/930.99 = 394.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.68x = 930.99 × 394.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.68x = 367,626.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,626.16/674.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.89

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