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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.26, 1,015.20 and 433.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.26, 1,015.20 and 433.80 is: 651.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.26 : 1,015.20 = 433.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.26/1,015.20 = 433.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.26x = 1,015.20 × 433.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.26x = 440,393.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,393.76/676.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.22

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