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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.41, 1,014.09 and 433.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.41, 1,014.09 and 433.60 is: 649.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.41 : 1,014.09 = 433.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.41/1,014.09 = 433.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.41x = 1,014.09 × 433.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.41x = 439,709.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,709.42/677.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.10

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