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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.50, 934.46 and 415.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.50, 934.46 and 415.46 is: 573.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.50 : 934.46 = 415.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.50/934.46 = 415.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.50x = 934.46 × 415.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.50x = 388,230.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,230.75/677.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.03

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