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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.77, 1,015.28 and 432.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.77, 1,015.28 and 432.77 is: 650.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.77 : 1,015.28 = 432.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.77/1,015.28 = 432.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.77x = 1,015.28 × 432.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.77x = 439,380.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,380.56/675.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.19

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