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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.94, 935.22 and 412.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.94, 935.22 and 412.26 is: 568.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.94 : 935.22 = 412.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.94/935.22 = 412.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.94x = 935.22 × 412.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.94x = 385,553.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,553.80/677.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.71

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