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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.23, 1,015.12 and 484.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.23, 1,015.12 and 484.27 is: 725.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.23 : 1,015.12 = 484.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.23/1,015.12 = 484.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.23x = 1,015.12 × 484.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.23x = 491,592.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,592.16/677.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.89

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