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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.86, 933.59 and 440.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.86, 933.59 and 440.38 is: 607.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.86 : 933.59 = 440.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.86/933.59 = 440.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.86x = 933.59 × 440.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.86x = 411,130.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,130.25/676.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.41

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