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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.95, 1,016.16 and 403.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.95, 1,016.16 and 403.54 is: 604.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.95 : 1,016.16 = 403.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.95/1,016.16 = 403.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.95x = 1,016.16 × 403.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.95x = 410,061.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,061.21/677.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.85

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