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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.85, 1,017.17 and 293.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.85, 1,017.17 and 293.10 is: 439.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.85 : 1,017.17 = 293.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.85/1,017.17 = 293.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.85x = 1,017.17 × 293.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.85x = 298,132.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,132.53/677.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.82

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