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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.08, 1,014 and 604.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.08, 1,014 and 604.18 is: 904.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.08 : 1,014 = 604.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.08/1,014 = 604.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.08x = 1,014 × 604.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.08x = 612,638.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,638.52/677.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.82

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