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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.59, 1,008.76 and 456.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.59, 1,008.76 and 456.51 is: 683.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.59 : 1,008.76 = 456.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.59/1,008.76 = 456.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.59x = 1,008.76 × 456.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.59x = 460,509.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,509.03/673.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.66

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