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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.72, 934.98 and 456.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.72, 934.98 and 456.74 is: 630.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.72 : 934.98 = 456.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.72/934.98 = 456.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.72x = 934.98 × 456.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.72x = 427,042.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,042.51/677.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.12

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