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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.65, 935.94 and 456.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.65, 935.94 and 456.22 is: 630.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.65 : 935.94 = 456.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.65/935.94 = 456.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.65x = 935.94 × 456.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.65x = 426,994.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,994.55/677.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.11

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