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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.87, 1,017.48 and 457.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.87, 1,017.48 and 457.80 is: 687.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.87 : 1,017.48 = 457.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.87/1,017.48 = 457.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.87x = 1,017.48 × 457.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.87x = 465,802.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,802.34/677.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.16

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