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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.16, 933.37 and 455.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.16, 933.37 and 455.75 is: 629.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.16 : 933.37 = 455.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.16/933.37 = 455.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.16x = 933.37 × 455.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.16x = 425,377.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,377.57/676.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.11

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