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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.28, 1,014.60 and 445.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.28, 1,014.60 and 445.47 is: 667.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.28 : 1,014.60 = 445.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.28/1,014.60 = 445.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.28x = 1,014.60 × 445.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.28x = 451,973.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,973.86/677.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.34

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