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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.29, 1,012.71 and 415.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.29, 1,012.71 and 415.28 is: 622.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.29 : 1,012.71 = 415.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.29/1,012.71 = 415.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.29x = 1,012.71 × 415.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.29x = 420,558.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,558.21/675.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.78

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