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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.34, 933.28 and 396.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.34, 933.28 and 396.48 is: 547.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.34 : 933.28 = 396.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.34/933.28 = 396.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.34x = 933.28 × 396.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.34x = 370,026.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,026.85/676.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.10

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