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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.33, 1,012.62 and 440.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.33, 1,012.62 and 440.67 is: 660.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.33 : 1,012.62 = 440.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.33/1,012.62 = 440.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.33x = 1,012.62 × 440.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.33x = 446,231.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,231.26/675.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.76

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