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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.80, 1,011.51 and 456.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.80, 1,011.51 and 456.72 is: 685.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.80 : 1,011.51 = 456.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.80/1,011.51 = 456.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.80x = 1,011.51 × 456.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.80x = 461,976.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,976.85/673.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.63

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