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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.48, 933.42 and 396.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.48, 933.42 and 396.73 is: 547.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.48 : 933.42 = 396.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.48/933.42 = 396.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.48x = 933.42 × 396.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.48x = 370,315.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,315.72/676.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.42

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