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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.06, 1,012.04 and 432.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.06, 1,012.04 and 432.76 is: 647.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.06 : 1,012.04 = 432.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.06/1,012.04 = 432.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.06x = 1,012.04 × 432.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.06x = 437,966.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,966.55/676.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.82

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