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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.82, 933.98 and 397.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.82, 933.98 and 397.05 is: 547.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.82 : 933.98 = 397.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.82/933.98 = 397.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.82x = 933.98 × 397.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.82x = 370,834.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,834.77/676.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.91

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