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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.93, 1,017.18 and 484.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.93, 1,017.18 and 484.18 is: 726.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.93 : 1,017.18 = 484.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.93/1,017.18 = 484.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.93x = 1,017.18 × 484.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.93x = 492,497.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,497.03/677.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.47

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