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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.16, 1,014.90 and 483.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.16, 1,014.90 and 483.12 is: 727.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.16 : 1,014.90 = 483.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.16/1,014.90 = 483.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.16x = 1,014.90 × 483.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.16x = 490,318.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,318.49/674.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.30

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