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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.68, 935.78 and 429.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.68, 935.78 and 429.44 is: 592.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.68 : 935.78 = 429.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.68/935.78 = 429.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.68x = 935.78 × 429.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.68x = 401,859.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,859.69/677.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.99

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