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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.64, 1,014.92 and 432.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.64, 1,014.92 and 432.63 is: 648.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.64 : 1,014.92 = 432.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.64/1,014.92 = 432.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.64x = 1,014.92 × 432.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.64x = 439,080.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,080.85/676.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.92

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