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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.58, 1,016.46 and 215.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.58, 1,016.46 and 215.40 is: 323.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.58 : 1,016.46 = 215.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.58/1,016.46 = 215.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.58x = 1,016.46 × 215.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.58x = 218,945.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,945.48/677.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.13

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