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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.81, 1,015.07 and 403.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.81, 1,015.07 and 403.07 is: 603.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.81 : 1,015.07 = 403.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.81/1,015.07 = 403.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.81x = 1,015.07 × 403.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.81x = 409,144.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,144.26/677.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.63

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