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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.22, 934.12 and 428.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.22, 934.12 and 428.34 is: 590.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.22 : 934.12 = 428.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.22/934.12 = 428.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.22x = 934.12 × 428.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.22x = 400,120.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,120.96/677.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.83

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