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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.57, 1,030.74 and 444.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.57, 1,030.74 and 444.16 is: 665.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.57 : 1,030.74 = 444.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.57/1,030.74 = 444.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.57x = 1,030.74 × 444.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.57x = 457,813.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,813.48/687.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.84

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