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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.16, 1,010.98 and 468.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.16, 1,010.98 and 468.10 is: 701.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.16 : 1,010.98 = 468.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.16/1,010.98 = 468.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.16x = 1,010.98 × 468.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.16x = 473,239.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,239.74/674.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.97

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