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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.66, 929.45 and 626.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.66, 929.45 and 626.63 is: 859.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.66 : 929.45 = 626.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.66/929.45 = 626.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.66x = 929.45 × 626.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.66x = 582,421.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,421.25/677.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.46

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