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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.14, 1,016.16 and 446.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.14, 1,016.16 and 446.14 is: 669.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.14 : 1,016.16 = 446.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.14/1,016.16 = 446.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.14x = 1,016.16 × 446.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.14x = 453,349.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,349.62/677.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.51

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