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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.40, 1,009.98 and 457.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.40, 1,009.98 and 457.32 is: 684.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.40 : 1,009.98 = 457.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.40/1,009.98 = 457.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.40x = 1,009.98 × 457.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.40x = 461,884.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,884.05/674.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.88

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