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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.93, 935.24 and 450.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.93, 935.24 and 450.86 is: 621.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.93 : 935.24 = 450.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.93/935.24 = 450.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.93x = 935.24 × 450.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.93x = 421,655.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,655.38/677.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.98

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