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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.59, 1,014.90 and 403.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.59, 1,014.90 and 403.07 is: 603.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.59 : 1,014.90 = 403.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.59/1,014.90 = 403.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.59x = 1,014.90 × 403.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.59x = 409,073.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,073.73/677.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.72

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