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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.52, 1,015.76 and 433.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.52, 1,015.76 and 433.58 is: 650.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.52 : 1,015.76 = 433.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.52/1,015.76 = 433.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.52x = 1,015.76 × 433.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.52x = 440,405.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,405.97/677.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.03

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