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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.62, 1,012.70 and 441.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.62, 1,012.70 and 441.43 is: 661.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.62 : 1,012.70 = 441.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.62/1,012.70 = 441.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.62x = 1,012.70 × 441.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.62x = 447,036.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,036.16/675.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.67

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