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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.48, 1,012.10 and 444.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.48, 1,012.10 and 444.08 is: 665.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.48 : 1,012.10 = 444.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.48/1,012.10 = 444.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.48x = 1,012.10 × 444.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.48x = 449,453.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,453.37/675.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.38

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