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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.63, 1,012.52 and 431.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.63, 1,012.52 and 431.61 is: 646.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.63 : 1,012.52 = 431.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.63/1,012.52 = 431.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.63x = 1,012.52 × 431.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.63x = 437,013.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,013.76/675.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.82

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