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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.15, 1,015.17 and 292.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.15, 1,015.17 and 292.67 is: 438.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.15 : 1,015.17 = 292.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.15/1,015.17 = 292.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.15x = 1,015.17 × 292.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.15x = 297,104.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,104.73/677.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.76

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