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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.80, 1,015.20 and 403.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.80, 1,015.20 and 403.20 is: 604.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.80 : 1,015.20 = 403.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.80/1,015.20 = 403.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.80x = 1,015.20 × 403.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.80x = 409,328.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,328.64/676.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.80

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