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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.54, 1,015.97 and 482.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.54, 1,015.97 and 482.43 is: 723.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.54 : 1,015.97 = 482.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.54/1,015.97 = 482.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.54x = 1,015.97 × 482.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.54x = 490,134.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,134.30/677.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.40

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