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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.68, 1,015.02 and 433.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.68, 1,015.02 and 433.68 is: 650.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.68 : 1,015.02 = 433.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.68/1,015.02 = 433.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.68x = 1,015.02 × 433.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.68x = 440,186.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,186.63/676.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.51

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