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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.67, 1,016.45 and 215.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.67, 1,016.45 and 215.43 is: 323.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.67 : 1,016.45 = 215.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.67/1,016.45 = 215.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.67x = 1,016.45 × 215.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.67x = 218,969.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,969.74/677.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.12

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