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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.58, 933.69 and 396.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.58, 933.69 and 396.82 is: 547.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.58 : 933.69 = 396.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.58/933.69 = 396.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.58x = 933.69 × 396.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.58x = 370,504.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,504.88/676.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.61

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