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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.68, 1,013.52 and 442.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.68, 1,013.52 and 442.76 is: 663.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.68 : 1,013.52 = 442.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.68/1,013.52 = 442.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.68x = 1,013.52 × 442.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.68x = 448,741.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,741.05/676.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.15

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