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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.25, 934.11 and 428.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.25, 934.11 and 428.33 is: 590.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.25 : 934.11 = 428.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.25/934.11 = 428.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.25x = 934.11 × 428.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.25x = 400,102.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,102.67/677.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.78

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