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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.30, 1,015.98 and 287.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.30, 1,015.98 and 287.31 is: 430.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.30 : 1,015.98 = 287.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.30/1,015.98 = 287.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.30x = 1,015.98 × 287.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.30x = 291,903.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,903.95/677.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.98

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