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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.40, 1,013.10 and 431.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.40, 1,013.10 and 431.20 is: 646.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.40 : 1,013.10 = 431.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.40/1,013.10 = 431.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.40x = 1,013.10 × 431.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.40x = 436,848.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,848.72/675.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.80

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