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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.60, 934.66 and 428.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.60, 934.66 and 428.72 is: 591.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.60 : 934.66 = 428.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.60/934.66 = 428.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.60x = 934.66 × 428.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.60x = 400,707.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,707.44/677.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.36

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