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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.94, 1,016.58 and 287.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.94, 1,016.58 and 287.80 is: 431.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.94 : 1,016.58 = 287.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.94/1,016.58 = 287.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.94x = 1,016.58 × 287.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.94x = 292,571.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,571.72/677.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.56

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