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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.18, 933.31 and 407.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.18, 933.31 and 407.30 is: 562.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.18 : 933.31 = 407.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.18/933.31 = 407.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.18x = 933.31 × 407.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.18x = 380,130.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,130.71/676.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.17

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