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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.46, 1,014.70 and 446.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.46, 1,014.70 and 446.82 is: 670.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.46 : 1,014.70 = 446.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.46/1,014.70 = 446.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.46x = 1,014.70 × 446.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.46x = 453,388.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,388.25/676.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.24

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