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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.52, 1,013.12 and 444.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.52, 1,013.12 and 444.24 is: 666.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.52 : 1,013.12 = 444.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.52/1,013.12 = 444.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.52x = 1,013.12 × 444.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.52x = 450,068.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,068.43/675.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.25

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