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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.89, 1,011.14 and 457.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.89, 1,011.14 and 457.82 is: 686.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.89 : 1,011.14 = 457.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.89/1,011.14 = 457.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.89x = 1,011.14 × 457.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.89x = 462,912.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,912.77/673.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.93

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