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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.76, 933.94 and 396.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.76, 933.94 and 396.84 is: 547.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.76 : 933.94 = 396.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.76/933.94 = 396.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.76x = 933.94 × 396.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.76x = 370,624.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,624.75/676.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.65

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