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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.39, 934.79 and 444.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.39, 934.79 and 444.50 is: 613.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.39 : 934.79 = 444.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.39/934.79 = 444.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.39x = 934.79 × 444.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.39x = 415,511.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,511.93/677.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.40

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