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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.59, 933.57 and 396.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.59, 933.57 and 396.87 is: 547.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.59 : 933.57 = 396.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.59/933.57 = 396.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.59x = 933.57 × 396.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.59x = 370,505.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,505.93/676.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.61

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