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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.71, 1,016.02 and 384.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.71, 1,016.02 and 384.78 is: 577.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.71 : 1,016.02 = 384.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.71/1,016.02 = 384.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.71x = 1,016.02 × 384.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.71x = 390,944.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,944.18/676.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.71

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