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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.12, 1,014.09 and 432.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.12, 1,014.09 and 432.31 is: 648.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.12 : 1,014.09 = 432.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.12/1,014.09 = 432.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.12x = 1,014.09 × 432.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.12x = 438,401.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,401.25/676.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.41

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