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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.97, 931.47 and 395.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.97, 931.47 and 395.28 is: 545.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.97 : 931.47 = 395.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.97/931.47 = 395.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.97x = 931.47 × 395.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.97x = 368,189.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,189.98/674.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.49

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