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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.34, 1,013.77 and 479.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.34, 1,013.77 and 479.29 is: 717.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.34 : 1,013.77 = 479.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.34/1,013.77 = 479.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.34x = 1,013.77 × 479.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.34x = 485,889.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,889.82/677.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.35

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