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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.60, 1,015.68 and 485.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.60, 1,015.68 and 485.12 is: 727.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.60 : 1,015.68 = 485.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.60/1,015.68 = 485.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.60x = 1,015.68 × 485.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.60x = 492,726.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,726.68/677.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.16

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