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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.75, 934.77 and 453.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.75, 934.77 and 453.78 is: 625.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.75 : 934.77 = 453.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.75/934.77 = 453.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.75x = 934.77 × 453.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.75x = 424,179.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,179.93/677.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.87

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