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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.43, 1,015.17 and 399.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.43, 1,015.17 and 399.60 is: 598.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.43 : 1,015.17 = 399.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.43/1,015.17 = 399.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.43x = 1,015.17 × 399.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.43x = 405,660.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,660.43/677.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.82

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