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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.08, 934.38 and 415

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.08, 934.38 and 415 is: 572.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.08 : 934.38 = 415 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.08/934.38 = 415/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.08x = 934.38 × 415
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.08x = 387,767.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,767.70/677.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.71

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