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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.60, 1,012.30 and 444.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.60, 1,012.30 and 444.15 is: 666.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.60 : 1,012.30 = 444.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.60/1,012.30 = 444.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.60x = 1,012.30 × 444.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.60x = 449,613.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,613.05/674.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.49

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