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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.66, 1,011.42 and 432.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.66, 1,011.42 and 432.42 is: 647.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.66 : 1,011.42 = 432.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.66/1,011.42 = 432.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.66x = 1,011.42 × 432.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.66x = 437,358.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,358.24/675.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.31

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