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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.18, 1,016.37 and 403.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.18, 1,016.37 and 403.52 is: 605.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.18 : 1,016.37 = 403.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.18/1,016.37 = 403.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.18x = 1,016.37 × 403.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.18x = 410,125.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,125.62/677.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.64

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