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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.56, 934.22 and 456.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.56, 934.22 and 456.24 is: 629.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.56 : 934.22 = 456.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.56/934.22 = 456.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.56x = 934.22 × 456.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.56x = 426,228.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,228.53/676.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.99

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