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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.88, 1,017 and 433.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.88, 1,017 and 433.52 is: 651.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.88 : 1,017 = 433.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.88/1,017 = 433.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.88x = 1,017 × 433.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.88x = 440,889.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,889.84/676.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.36

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