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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.49, 933.65 and 396.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.49, 933.65 and 396.80 is: 547.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.49 : 933.65 = 396.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.49/933.65 = 396.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.49x = 933.65 × 396.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.49x = 370,465.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,465.67/676.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.63

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