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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.50, 1,016.89 and 417.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.50, 1,016.89 and 417.56 is: 626.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.50 : 1,016.89 = 417.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.50/1,016.89 = 417.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.50x = 1,016.89 × 417.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.50x = 424,606.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,606.46/677.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.73

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