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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.23, 934.56 and 411.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.23, 934.56 and 411.72 is: 568.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.23 : 934.56 = 411.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.23/934.56 = 411.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.23x = 934.56 × 411.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.23x = 384,777.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,777.04/677.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.16

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