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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.23, 934.94 and 456.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.23, 934.94 and 456.57 is: 630.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.23 : 934.94 = 456.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.23/934.94 = 456.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.23x = 934.94 × 456.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.23x = 426,866.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,866.70/677.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.32

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