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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.08, 1,016.10 and 433.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.08, 1,016.10 and 433.72 is: 650.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.08 : 1,016.10 = 433.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.08/1,016.10 = 433.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.08x = 1,016.10 × 433.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.08x = 440,702.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,702.89/677.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.89

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