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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.64, 1,014.06 and 417.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.64, 1,014.06 and 417.72 is: 625.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.64 : 1,014.06 = 417.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.64/1,014.06 = 417.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.64x = 1,014.06 × 417.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.64x = 423,593.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,593.14/677.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.10

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