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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.10, 1,014.35 and 402.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.10, 1,014.35 and 402.36 is: 602.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.10 : 1,014.35 = 402.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.10/1,014.35 = 402.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.10x = 1,014.35 × 402.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.10x = 408,133.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,133.87/677.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.77

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