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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.15, 934.61 and 428.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.15, 934.61 and 428.31 is: 591.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.15 : 934.61 = 428.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.15/934.61 = 428.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.15x = 934.61 × 428.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.15x = 400,302.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,302.81/677.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.16

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