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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.71, 1,018.19 and 434.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.71, 1,018.19 and 434.71 is: 653.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.71 : 1,018.19 = 434.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.71/1,018.19 = 434.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.71x = 1,018.19 × 434.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.71x = 442,612.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,612.66/677.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.10

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