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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.33, 1,015.84 and 215.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.33, 1,015.84 and 215.02 is: 322.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.33 : 1,015.84 = 215.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.33/1,015.84 = 215.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.33x = 1,015.84 × 215.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.33x = 218,424.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,424.84/677.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.48

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