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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.63, 934.77 and 428.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.63, 934.77 and 428.52 is: 591.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.63 : 934.77 = 428.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.63/934.77 = 428.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.63x = 934.77 × 428.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.63x = 400,563.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,563.96/677.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.13

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