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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.23, 934.20 and 428.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.23, 934.20 and 428.46 is: 591.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.23 : 934.20 = 428.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.23/934.20 = 428.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.23x = 934.20 × 428.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.23x = 400,267.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,267.33/677.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.04

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