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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.51, 1,012.34 and 416.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.51, 1,012.34 and 416.56 is: 623.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.51 : 1,012.34 = 416.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.51/1,012.34 = 416.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.51x = 1,012.34 × 416.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.51x = 421,700.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,700.35/676.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.35

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