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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.27, 1,013.46 and 379.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.27, 1,013.46 and 379.51 is: 568.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.27 : 1,013.46 = 379.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.27/1,013.46 = 379.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.27x = 1,013.46 × 379.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.27x = 384,618.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,618.20/676.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.73

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