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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.17, 1,015.90 and 287.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.17, 1,015.90 and 287.17 is: 430.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.17 : 1,015.90 = 287.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.17/1,015.90 = 287.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.17x = 1,015.90 × 287.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.17x = 291,732.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,732.75/677.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.81

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