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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.24, 934.08 and 511.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.24, 934.08 and 511.46 is: 705.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.24 : 934.08 = 511.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.24/934.08 = 511.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.24x = 934.08 × 511.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.24x = 477,739.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,739.89/677.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.43

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