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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.82, 934.74 and 412.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.82, 934.74 and 412.31 is: 568.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.82 : 934.74 = 412.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.82/934.74 = 412.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.82x = 934.74 × 412.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.82x = 385,402.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,402.65/677.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.59

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