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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.39, 1,014.55 and 432.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.39, 1,014.55 and 432.38 is: 648.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.39 : 1,014.55 = 432.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.39/1,014.55 = 432.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.39x = 1,014.55 × 432.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.39x = 438,664.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,664.98/676.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.54

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