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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.51, 1,014.03 and 446.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.51, 1,014.03 and 446.66 is: 668.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.51 : 1,014.03 = 446.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.51/1,014.03 = 446.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.51x = 1,014.03 × 446.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.51x = 452,921.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,921.57/677.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.51

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