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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.68, 1,015.21 and 445.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.68, 1,015.21 and 445.87 is: 667.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.68 : 1,015.21 = 445.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.68/1,015.21 = 445.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.68x = 1,015.21 × 445.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.68x = 452,651.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,651.68/677.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.94

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