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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.91, 933.53 and 440.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.91, 933.53 and 440.62 is: 607.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.91 : 933.53 = 440.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.91/933.53 = 440.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.91x = 933.53 × 440.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.91x = 411,327.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,327.45/676.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.65

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