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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.83, 1,014.15 and 432.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.83, 1,014.15 and 432.56 is: 649.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.83 : 1,014.15 = 432.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.83/1,014.15 = 432.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.83x = 1,014.15 × 432.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.83x = 438,675.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,675.65/675.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.10

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