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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.82, 935.12 and 442.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.82, 935.12 and 442.04 is: 609.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.82 : 935.12 = 442.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.82/935.12 = 442.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.82x = 935.12 × 442.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.82x = 413,357.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,357.00/677.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.84

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