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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.99, 935.34 and 450.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.99, 935.34 and 450.92 is: 622.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.99 : 935.34 = 450.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.99/935.34 = 450.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.99x = 935.34 × 450.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.99x = 421,763.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,763.51/677.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.08

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