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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.71, 1,016.19 and 421.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.71, 1,016.19 and 421.83 is: 633.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.71 : 1,016.19 = 421.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.71/1,016.19 = 421.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.71x = 1,016.19 × 421.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.71x = 428,659.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,659.43/676.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.45

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