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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.09, 1,016.03 and 287.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.09, 1,016.03 and 287.07 is: 430.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.09 : 1,016.03 = 287.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.09/1,016.03 = 287.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.09x = 1,016.03 × 287.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.09x = 291,671.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,671.73/677.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.77

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