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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.49, 1,017.39 and 419.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.49, 1,017.39 and 419.02 is: 629.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.49 : 1,017.39 = 419.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.49/1,017.39 = 419.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.49x = 1,017.39 × 419.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.49x = 426,301.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,301.67/677.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.24

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