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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.08, 1,014.60 and 432.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.08, 1,014.60 and 432.72 is: 649.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.08 : 1,014.60 = 432.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.08/1,014.60 = 432.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.08x = 1,014.60 × 432.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.08x = 439,037.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,037.71/676.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.39

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