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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.72, 1,015.89 and 417.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.72, 1,015.89 and 417.68 is: 626.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.72 : 1,015.89 = 417.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.72/1,015.89 = 417.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.72x = 1,015.89 × 417.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.72x = 424,311.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,311.86/677.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.09

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