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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.08, 934.47 and 428.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.08, 934.47 and 428.31 is: 591.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.08 : 934.47 = 428.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.08/934.47 = 428.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.08x = 934.47 × 428.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.08x = 400,242.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,242.85/677.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.13

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