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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.83, 1,015.65 and 433.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.83, 1,015.65 and 433.56 is: 650.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.83 : 1,015.65 = 433.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.83/1,015.65 = 433.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.83x = 1,015.65 × 433.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.83x = 440,345.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,345.21/676.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.60

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