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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.87, 1,011.96 and 443.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.87, 1,011.96 and 443.89 is: 665.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.87 : 1,011.96 = 443.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.87/1,011.96 = 443.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.87x = 1,011.96 × 443.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.87x = 449,198.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,198.92/674.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.61

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