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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.25, 1,015.98 and 215.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.25, 1,015.98 and 215.14 is: 322.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.25 : 1,015.98 = 215.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.25/1,015.98 = 215.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.25x = 1,015.98 × 215.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.25x = 218,578.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,578.31/677.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.74

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