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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.08, 1,015.94 and 287.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.08, 1,015.94 and 287.17 is: 430.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.08 : 1,015.94 = 287.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.08/1,015.94 = 287.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.08x = 1,015.94 × 287.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.08x = 291,747.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,747.49/677.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.89

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