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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.12, 934.83 and 437.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.12, 934.83 and 437.96 is: 604.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.12 : 934.83 = 437.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.12/934.83 = 437.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.12x = 934.83 × 437.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.12x = 409,413.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,413.47/677.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.64

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