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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.20, 1,008.90 and 467.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.20, 1,008.90 and 467.80 is: 700.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.20 : 1,008.90 = 467.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.20/1,008.90 = 467.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.20x = 1,008.90 × 467.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.20x = 471,963.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,963.42/674.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.03

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