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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.38, 1,013.08 and 441.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.38, 1,013.08 and 441.66 is: 662.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.38 : 1,013.08 = 441.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.38/1,013.08 = 441.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.38x = 1,013.08 × 441.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.38x = 447,436.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,436.91/675.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.50

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