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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.06, 934.64 and 428.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.06, 934.64 and 428.39 is: 591.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.06 : 934.64 = 428.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.06/934.64 = 428.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.06x = 934.64 × 428.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.06x = 400,388.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,388.73/677.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.36

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