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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.78, 932.99 and 455.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.78, 932.99 and 455.06 is: 628.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.78 : 932.99 = 455.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.78/932.99 = 455.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.78x = 932.99 × 455.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.78x = 424,566.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,566.43/675.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.26

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