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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.43, 1,016.15 and 434.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.43, 1,016.15 and 434.12 is: 651.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.43 : 1,016.15 = 434.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.43/1,016.15 = 434.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.43x = 1,016.15 × 434.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.43x = 441,123.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,123.79/677.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.17

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