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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.63, 1,015.41 and 445.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.63, 1,015.41 and 445.63 is: 668.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.63 : 1,015.41 = 445.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.63/1,015.41 = 445.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.63x = 1,015.41 × 445.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.63x = 452,497.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,497.16/676.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.75

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