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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.65, 1,015.26 and 433.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.65, 1,015.26 and 433.65 is: 650.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.65 : 1,015.26 = 433.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.65/1,015.26 = 433.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.65x = 1,015.26 × 433.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.65x = 440,267.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,267.50/676.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.66

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