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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.19, 1,011.89 and 468.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.19, 1,011.89 and 468.86 is: 703.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.19 : 1,011.89 = 468.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.19/1,011.89 = 468.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.19x = 1,011.89 × 468.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.19x = 474,430.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,430.86/674.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.70

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