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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.48, 1,016.22 and 244.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.48, 1,016.22 and 244.67 is: 367.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.48 : 1,016.22 = 244.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.48/1,016.22 = 244.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.48x = 1,016.22 × 244.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.48x = 248,638.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,638.55/677.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.01

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