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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.31, 934.38 and 481.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.31, 934.38 and 481.02 is: 663.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.31 : 934.38 = 481.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.31/934.38 = 481.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.31x = 934.38 × 481.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.31x = 449,455.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,455.47/677.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.59

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