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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.34, 1,013.59 and 444.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.34, 1,013.59 and 444.88 is: 666.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.34 : 1,013.59 = 444.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.34/1,013.59 = 444.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.34x = 1,013.59 × 444.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.34x = 450,925.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,925.92/676.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.71

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