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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.29, 934.03 and 428.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.29, 934.03 and 428.19 is: 590.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.29 : 934.03 = 428.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.29/934.03 = 428.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.29x = 934.03 × 428.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.29x = 399,942.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,942.31/677.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.50

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