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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.62, 934.29 and 480.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.62, 934.29 and 480.98 is: 663.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.62 : 934.29 = 480.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.62/934.29 = 480.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.62x = 934.29 × 480.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.62x = 449,374.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,374.80/677.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.17

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