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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.97, 935.79 and 398.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.97, 935.79 and 398.21 is: 549.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.97 : 935.79 = 398.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.97/935.79 = 398.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.97x = 935.79 × 398.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.97x = 372,643.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,643.28/677.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.65

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