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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.40, 1,016.10 and 292.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.40, 1,016.10 and 292.56 is: 438.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.40 : 1,016.10 = 292.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.40/1,016.10 = 292.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.40x = 1,016.10 × 292.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.40x = 297,270.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,270.22/677.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.84

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