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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.76, 936.06 and 456.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.76, 936.06 and 456.33 is: 630.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.76 : 936.06 = 456.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.76/936.06 = 456.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.76x = 936.06 × 456.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.76x = 427,152.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,152.26/677.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.24

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