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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.02, 1,014.99 and 292

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.02, 1,014.99 and 292 is: 437.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.02 : 1,014.99 = 292 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.02/1,014.99 = 292/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.02x = 1,014.99 × 292
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.02x = 296,377.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,377.08/677.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.77

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