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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.67, 1,012.41 and 443.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.67, 1,012.41 and 443.01 is: 664.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.67 : 1,012.41 = 443.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.67/1,012.41 = 443.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.67x = 1,012.41 × 443.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.67x = 448,507.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,507.75/674.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.78

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