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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.56, 1,015.08 and 416.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.56, 1,015.08 and 416.92 is: 624.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.56 : 1,015.08 = 416.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.56/1,015.08 = 416.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.56x = 1,015.08 × 416.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.56x = 423,207.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,207.15/677.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.60

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