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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.16, 1,015.91 and 287.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.16, 1,015.91 and 287.35 is: 431.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.16 : 1,015.91 = 287.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.16/1,015.91 = 287.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.16x = 1,015.91 × 287.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.16x = 291,921.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,921.74/677.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.10

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