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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.04, 1,016.28 and 292.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.04, 1,016.28 and 292.56 is: 439.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.04 : 1,016.28 = 292.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.04/1,016.28 = 292.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.04x = 1,016.28 × 292.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.04x = 297,322.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,322.88/677.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.15

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