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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.40, 1,016.16 and 215.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.40, 1,016.16 and 215.21 is: 322.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.40 : 1,016.16 = 215.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.40/1,016.16 = 215.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.40x = 1,016.16 × 215.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.40x = 218,687.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,687.79/677.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.83

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