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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.46, 932.19 and 395.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.46, 932.19 and 395.79 is: 546.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.46 : 932.19 = 395.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.46/932.19 = 395.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.46x = 932.19 × 395.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.46x = 368,951.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,951.48/675.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.22

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