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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.46, 1,016.31 and 433.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.46, 1,016.31 and 433.46 is: 651.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.46 : 1,016.31 = 433.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.46/1,016.31 = 433.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.46x = 1,016.31 × 433.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.46x = 440,525.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,525.57/676.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.22

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