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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.12, 1,017.05 and 446.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.12, 1,017.05 and 446.33 is: 670.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.12 : 1,017.05 = 446.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.12/1,017.05 = 446.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.12x = 1,017.05 × 446.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.12x = 453,932.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,932.61/677.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.39

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