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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.24, 1,011.18 and 478.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.24, 1,011.18 and 478.67 is: 717.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.24 : 1,011.18 = 478.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.24/1,011.18 = 478.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.24x = 1,011.18 × 478.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.24x = 484,016.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,016.47/674.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.88

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