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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.70, 1,030.49 and 443.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.70, 1,030.49 and 443.73 is: 664.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.70 : 1,030.49 = 443.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.70/1,030.49 = 443.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.70x = 1,030.49 × 443.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.70x = 457,259.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,259.33/687.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.91

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