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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.86, 935.51 and 429.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.86, 935.51 and 429.26 is: 592.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.86 : 935.51 = 429.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.86/935.51 = 429.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.86x = 935.51 × 429.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.86x = 401,570.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,570.20/677.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.41

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