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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.24, 933 and 396.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.24, 933 and 396.39 is: 546.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.24 : 933 = 396.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.24/933 = 396.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.24x = 933 × 396.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.24x = 369,829.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,829.54/676.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.89

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