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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.05, 1,015.58 and 447.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.05, 1,015.58 and 447.39 is: 671.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.05 : 1,015.58 = 447.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.05/1,015.58 = 447.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.05x = 1,015.58 × 447.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.05x = 454,358.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,358.94/677.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.08

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