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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.48, 933.74 and 396.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.48, 933.74 and 396.77 is: 547.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.48 : 933.74 = 396.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.48/933.74 = 396.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.48x = 933.74 × 396.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.48x = 370,478.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,478.04/676.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.66

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