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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.33, 1,017.10 and 418.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.33, 1,017.10 and 418.98 is: 629.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.33 : 1,017.10 = 418.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.33/1,017.10 = 418.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.33x = 1,017.10 × 418.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.33x = 426,139.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,139.05/677.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.15

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