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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.33, 1,015.17 and 287.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.33, 1,015.17 and 287.18 is: 430.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.33 : 1,015.17 = 287.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.33/1,015.17 = 287.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.33x = 1,015.17 × 287.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.33x = 291,536.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,536.52/677.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.42

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