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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.64, 1,016.07 and 446.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.64, 1,016.07 and 446.65 is: 669.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.64 : 1,016.07 = 446.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.64/1,016.07 = 446.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.64x = 1,016.07 × 446.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.64x = 453,827.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,827.67/677.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.72

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