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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.40, 1,011.88 and 458.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.40, 1,011.88 and 458.32 is: 687.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.40 : 1,011.88 = 458.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.40/1,011.88 = 458.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.40x = 1,011.88 × 458.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.40x = 463,764.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,764.84/674.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.67

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