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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.41, 1,011.21 and 457.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.41, 1,011.21 and 457.33 is: 685.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.41 : 1,011.21 = 457.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.41/1,011.21 = 457.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.41x = 1,011.21 × 457.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.41x = 462,456.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,456.67/674.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.72

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