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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.74, 1,015.64 and 384.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.74, 1,015.64 and 384.62 is: 576.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.74 : 1,015.64 = 384.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.74/1,015.64 = 384.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.74x = 1,015.64 × 384.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.74x = 390,635.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,635.46/677.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.38

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