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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.49, 1,016.08 and 190.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.49, 1,016.08 and 190.41 is: 285.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.49 : 1,016.08 = 190.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.49/1,016.08 = 190.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.49x = 1,016.08 × 190.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.49x = 193,471.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,471.79/677.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.57

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