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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.79, 1,014.45 and 445.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.79, 1,014.45 and 445.83 is: 668.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.79 : 1,014.45 = 445.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.79/1,014.45 = 445.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.79x = 1,014.45 × 445.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.79x = 452,272.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,272.24/676.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.27

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