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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.56, 1,011 and 415.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.56, 1,011 and 415.44 is: 621.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.56 : 1,011 = 415.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.56/1,011 = 415.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.56x = 1,011 × 415.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.56x = 420,009.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,009.84/675.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.72

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