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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.32, 1,013.45 and 482.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.32, 1,013.45 and 482.77 is: 722.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.32 : 1,013.45 = 482.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.32/1,013.45 = 482.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.32x = 1,013.45 × 482.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.32x = 489,263.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,263.26/677.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.35

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