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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.46, 1,015.36 and 287.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.46, 1,015.36 and 287.31 is: 430.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.46 : 1,015.36 = 287.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.46/1,015.36 = 287.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.46x = 1,015.36 × 287.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.46x = 291,723.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,723.08/677.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.61

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