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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.19, 1,009.46 and 455.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.19, 1,009.46 and 455.16 is: 681.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.19 : 1,009.46 = 455.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.19/1,009.46 = 455.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.19x = 1,009.46 × 455.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.19x = 459,470.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,470.74/674.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.52

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