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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.58, 1,016.37 and 287.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.58, 1,016.37 and 287.70 is: 431.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.58 : 1,016.37 = 287.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.58/1,016.37 = 287.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.58x = 1,016.37 × 287.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.58x = 292,409.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,409.65/677.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.55

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