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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.85, 931.17 and 394.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.85, 931.17 and 394.95 is: 544.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.85 : 931.17 = 394.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.85/931.17 = 394.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.85x = 931.17 × 394.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.85x = 367,765.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,765.59/674.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.96

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