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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.01, 1,015.17 and 403.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.01, 1,015.17 and 403.02 is: 604.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.01 : 1,015.17 = 403.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.01/1,015.17 = 403.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.01x = 1,015.17 × 403.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.01x = 409,133.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,133.81/677.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.32

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