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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.39, 934.52 and 455.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.39, 934.52 and 455.96 is: 629.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.39 : 934.52 = 455.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.39/934.52 = 455.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.39x = 934.52 × 455.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.39x = 426,100.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,100.49/677.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.03

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