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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.09, 1,008.90 and 476.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.09, 1,008.90 and 476.04 is: 712.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.09 : 1,008.90 = 476.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.09/1,008.90 = 476.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.09x = 1,008.90 × 476.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.09x = 480,276.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,276.76/674.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.49

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