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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.70, 933.82 and 396.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.70, 933.82 and 396.93 is: 547.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.70 : 933.82 = 396.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.70/933.82 = 396.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.70x = 933.82 × 396.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.70x = 370,656.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,656.50/676.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.75

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