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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.41, 1,016.14 and 215.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.41, 1,016.14 and 215.22 is: 322.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.41 : 1,016.14 = 215.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.41/1,016.14 = 215.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.41x = 1,016.14 × 215.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.41x = 218,688.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,688.57/677.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.83

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