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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.97, 935.85 and 429.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.97, 935.85 and 429.24 is: 592.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.97 : 935.85 = 429.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.97/935.85 = 429.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.97x = 935.85 × 429.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.97x = 401,704.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,704.25/677.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.51

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