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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.50, 933.68 and 414.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.50, 933.68 and 414.68 is: 572.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.50 : 933.68 = 414.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.50/933.68 = 414.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.50x = 933.68 × 414.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.50x = 387,171.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,171.68/676.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.32

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