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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.76, 1,013.92 and 432.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.76, 1,013.92 and 432.68 is: 648.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.76 : 1,013.92 = 432.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.76/1,013.92 = 432.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.76x = 1,013.92 × 432.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.76x = 438,702.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,702.91/676.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.24

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