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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.33, 1,010.58 and 468.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.33, 1,010.58 and 468.38 is: 701.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.33 : 1,010.58 = 468.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.33/1,010.58 = 468.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.33x = 1,010.58 × 468.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.33x = 473,336.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,336.23/674.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.94

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