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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.87, 1,014.96 and 445.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.87, 1,014.96 and 445.89 is: 668.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.87 : 1,014.96 = 445.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.87/1,014.96 = 445.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.87x = 1,014.96 × 445.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.87x = 452,560.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,560.51/676.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.61

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