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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.02, 932.64 and 396.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.02, 932.64 and 396.30 is: 546.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.02 : 932.64 = 396.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.02/932.64 = 396.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.02x = 932.64 × 396.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.02x = 369,605.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,605.23/676.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.74

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