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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.29, 1,016.04 and 215.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.29, 1,016.04 and 215.07 is: 322.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.29 : 1,016.04 = 215.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.29/1,016.04 = 215.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.29x = 1,016.04 × 215.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.29x = 218,519.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,519.72/677.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.64

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