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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677, 1,015.77 and 433.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677, 1,015.77 and 433.46 is: 650.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677 : 1,015.77 = 433.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677/1,015.77 = 433.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677x = 1,015.77 × 433.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677x = 440,295.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,295.66/677
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.36

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