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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.56, 935.64 and 429.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.56, 935.64 and 429.32 is: 592.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.56 : 935.64 = 429.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.56/935.64 = 429.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.56x = 935.64 × 429.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.56x = 401,688.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,688.96/677.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.85

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