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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.38, 1,016.07 and 292.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.38, 1,016.07 and 292.63 is: 438.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.38 : 1,016.07 = 292.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.38/1,016.07 = 292.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.38x = 1,016.07 × 292.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.38x = 297,332.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,332.56/677.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.95

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