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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.01, 1,008.72 and 468.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.01, 1,008.72 and 468.09 is: 700.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.01 : 1,008.72 = 468.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.01/1,008.72 = 468.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.01x = 1,008.72 × 468.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.01x = 472,171.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,171.74/674.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.54

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