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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.44, 1,013.04 and 444.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.44, 1,013.04 and 444.60 is: 665.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.44 : 1,013.04 = 444.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.44/1,013.04 = 444.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.44x = 1,013.04 × 444.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.44x = 450,397.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,397.58/676.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.84

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