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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.70, 934.63 and 456.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.70, 934.63 and 456.96 is: 630.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.70 : 934.63 = 456.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.70/934.63 = 456.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.70x = 934.63 × 456.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.70x = 427,088.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,088.52/677.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.20

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