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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.04, 1,010.34 and 481.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.04, 1,010.34 and 481.08 is: 721.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.04 : 1,010.34 = 481.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.04/1,010.34 = 481.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.04x = 1,010.34 × 481.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.04x = 486,058.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,058.70/674.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.11

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