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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.04, 1,016.04 and 433.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.04, 1,016.04 and 433.68 is: 650.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.04 : 1,016.04 = 433.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.04/1,016.04 = 433.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.04x = 1,016.04 × 433.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.04x = 440,636.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,636.23/677.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.83

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