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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.13, 934.35 and 428.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.13, 934.35 and 428.01 is: 590.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.13 : 934.35 = 428.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.13/934.35 = 428.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.13x = 934.35 × 428.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.13x = 399,911.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,911.14/677.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.60

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