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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.38, 934.70 and 428.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.38, 934.70 and 428.84 is: 591.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.38 : 934.70 = 428.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.38/934.70 = 428.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.38x = 934.70 × 428.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.38x = 400,836.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,836.75/677.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.75

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