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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.34, 1,015.56 and 445.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.34, 1,015.56 and 445.95 is: 668.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.34 : 1,015.56 = 445.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.34/1,015.56 = 445.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.34x = 1,015.56 × 445.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.34x = 452,888.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,888.98/677.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.63

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