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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.84, 1,015.67 and 403.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.84, 1,015.67 and 403.25 is: 604.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.84 : 1,015.67 = 403.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.84/1,015.67 = 403.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.84x = 1,015.67 × 403.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.84x = 409,564.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,564.86/677.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.23

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