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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.10, 1,013.08 and 455.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.10, 1,013.08 and 455.46 is: 684.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.10 : 1,013.08 = 455.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.10/1,013.08 = 455.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.10x = 1,013.08 × 455.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.10x = 461,417.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,417.42/674.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.49

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