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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.76, 932.90 and 455.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.76, 932.90 and 455.87 is: 629.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.76 : 932.90 = 455.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.76/932.90 = 455.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.76x = 932.90 × 455.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.76x = 425,281.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,281.12/675.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.34

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