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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.92, 1,014.96 and 445.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.92, 1,014.96 and 445.56 is: 668.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.92 : 1,014.96 = 445.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.92/1,014.96 = 445.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.92x = 1,014.96 × 445.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.92x = 452,225.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,225.58/676.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.06

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