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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.38, 1,015.94 and 399.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.38, 1,015.94 and 399.84 is: 599.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.38 : 1,015.94 = 399.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.38/1,015.94 = 399.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.38x = 1,015.94 × 399.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.38x = 406,213.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,213.45/677.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.68

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