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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.97, 934.21 and 415

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.97, 934.21 and 415 is: 572.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.97 : 934.21 = 415 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.97/934.21 = 415/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.97x = 934.21 × 415
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.97x = 387,697.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,697.15/676.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.69

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