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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.14, 1,015.42 and 445.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.14, 1,015.42 and 445.50 is: 669.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.14 : 1,015.42 = 445.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.14/1,015.42 = 445.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.14x = 1,015.42 × 445.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.14x = 452,369.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,369.61/676.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.05

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