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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.10, 1,009.80 and 468.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.10, 1,009.80 and 468.90 is: 702.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.10 : 1,009.80 = 468.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.10/1,009.80 = 468.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.10x = 1,009.80 × 468.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.10x = 473,495.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,495.22/674.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.41

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