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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.90, 1,015.27 and 404.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.90, 1,015.27 and 404.71 is: 607.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.90 : 1,015.27 = 404.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.90/1,015.27 = 404.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.90x = 1,015.27 × 404.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.90x = 410,889.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,889.92/676.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.02

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