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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.34, 1,015.09 and 445.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.34, 1,015.09 and 445.88 is: 668.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.34 : 1,015.09 = 445.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.34/1,015.09 = 445.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.34x = 1,015.09 × 445.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.34x = 452,608.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,608.33/677.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.21

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