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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.56, 1,013.40 and 432.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.56, 1,013.40 and 432.48 is: 647.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.56 : 1,013.40 = 432.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.56/1,013.40 = 432.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.56x = 1,013.40 × 432.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.56x = 438,275.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,275.23/676.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.80

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