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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.87, 1,012.25 and 444.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.87, 1,012.25 and 444.68 is: 666.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.87 : 1,012.25 = 444.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.87/1,012.25 = 444.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.87x = 1,012.25 × 444.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.87x = 450,125.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,125.11/675.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.00

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