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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.50, 1,015.44 and 456.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.50, 1,015.44 and 456.44 is: 685.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.50 : 1,015.44 = 456.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.50/1,015.44 = 456.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.50x = 1,015.44 × 456.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.50x = 463,487.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,487.43/676.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.13

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