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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.73, 1,014.68 and 445.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.73, 1,014.68 and 445.92 is: 667.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.73 : 1,014.68 = 445.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.73/1,014.68 = 445.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.73x = 1,014.68 × 445.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.73x = 452,468.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,468.75/677.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.62

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