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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.82, 1,016.85 and 433.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.82, 1,016.85 and 433.82 is: 651.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.82 : 1,016.85 = 433.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.82/1,016.85 = 433.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.82x = 1,016.85 × 433.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.82x = 441,127.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,127.70/676.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.77

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