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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.49, 1,014.62 and 426.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.49, 1,014.62 and 426.33 is: 639.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.49 : 1,014.62 = 426.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.49/1,014.62 = 426.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.49x = 1,014.62 × 426.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.49x = 432,560.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,560.81/676.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.42

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