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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.68, 1,515.40 and 463.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.68, 1,515.40 and 463.32 is: 694.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.68 : 1,515.40 = 463.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.68/1,515.40 = 463.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.68x = 1,515.40 × 463.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.68x = 702,115.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,115.13/1,010.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.70

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