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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.65, 1,016.32 and 215.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.65, 1,016.32 and 215.46 is: 323.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.65 : 1,016.32 = 215.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.65/1,016.32 = 215.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.65x = 1,016.32 × 215.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.65x = 218,976.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,976.31/677.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.14

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