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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.22, 1,015.49 and 417.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.22, 1,015.49 and 417.75 is: 627.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.22 : 1,015.49 = 417.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.22/1,015.49 = 417.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.22x = 1,015.49 × 417.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.22x = 424,220.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,220.95/676.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.34

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