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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.42, 933.44 and 455.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.42, 933.44 and 455.34 is: 628.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.42 : 933.44 = 455.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.42/933.44 = 455.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.42x = 933.44 × 455.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.42x = 425,032.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,032.57/676.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.36

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