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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.96, 1,012.46 and 445.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.96, 1,012.46 and 445.32 is: 667.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.96 : 1,012.46 = 445.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.96/1,012.46 = 445.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.96x = 1,012.46 × 445.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.96x = 450,868.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,868.69/674.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.99

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