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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.79, 933.81 and 456.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.79, 933.81 and 456.27 is: 629.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.79 : 933.81 = 456.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.79/933.81 = 456.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.79x = 933.81 × 456.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.79x = 426,069.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,069.49/676.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.55

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