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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.46, 931.96 and 395.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.46, 931.96 and 395.65 is: 545.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.46 : 931.96 = 395.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.46/931.96 = 395.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.46x = 931.96 × 395.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.46x = 368,728.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,728.00/675.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.90

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