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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.62, 933.44 and 455.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.62, 933.44 and 455.50 is: 628.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.62 : 933.44 = 455.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.62/933.44 = 455.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.62x = 933.44 × 455.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.62x = 425,181.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,181.92/676.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.39

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