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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.39, 935.15 and 456.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.39, 935.15 and 456.46 is: 630.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.39 : 935.15 = 456.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.39/935.15 = 456.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.39x = 935.15 × 456.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.39x = 426,853.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,853.95/677.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.15

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