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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.77, 934.96 and 429.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.77, 934.96 and 429.00 is: 591.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.77 : 934.96 = 429.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.77/934.96 = 429.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.77x = 934.96 × 429.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.77x = 401,094.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,094.07/677.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.79

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