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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.13, 1,016.40 and 482.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.13, 1,016.40 and 482.36 is: 724.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.13 : 1,016.40 = 482.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.13/1,016.40 = 482.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.13x = 1,016.40 × 482.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.13x = 490,265.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,265.62/677.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.03

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