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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.98, 936 and 445.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.98, 936 and 445.51 is: 615.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.98 : 936 = 445.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.98/936 = 445.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.98x = 936 × 445.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.98x = 416,997.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,997.36/677.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.06

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