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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677, 933.90 and 455.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677, 933.90 and 455.57 is: 628.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677 : 933.90 = 455.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677/933.90 = 455.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677x = 933.90 × 455.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677x = 425,456.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,456.82/677
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.44

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