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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.64, 934.83 and 456.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.64, 934.83 and 456.51 is: 629.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.64 : 934.83 = 456.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.64/934.83 = 456.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.64x = 934.83 × 456.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.64x = 426,759.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,759.24/677.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.77

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