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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.28, 1,015.10 and 484.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.28, 1,015.10 and 484.50 is: 726.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.28 : 1,015.10 = 484.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.28/1,015.10 = 484.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.28x = 1,015.10 × 484.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.28x = 491,815.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,815.95/677.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.16

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