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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.56, 1,016.52 and 482.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.56, 1,016.52 and 482.80 is: 724.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.56 : 1,016.52 = 482.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.56/1,016.52 = 482.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.56x = 1,016.52 × 482.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.56x = 490,775.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,775.86/677.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.33

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