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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.16, 1,007.44 and 632

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.16, 1,007.44 and 632 is: 941.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.16 : 1,007.44 = 632 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.16/1,007.44 = 632/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.16x = 1,007.44 × 632
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.16x = 636,702.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,702.08/676.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.64

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