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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.44, 1,015.98 and 403.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.44, 1,015.98 and 403.30 is: 604.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.44 : 1,015.98 = 403.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.44/1,015.98 = 403.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.44x = 1,015.98 × 403.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.44x = 409,744.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,744.73/677.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.84

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