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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.16, 1,016.46 and 433.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.16, 1,016.46 and 433.89 is: 651.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.16 : 1,016.46 = 433.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.16/1,016.46 = 433.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.16x = 1,016.46 × 433.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.16x = 441,031.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,031.83/677.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.30

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