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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.55, 1,011.10 and 481.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.55, 1,011.10 and 481.59 is: 721.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.55 : 1,011.10 = 481.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.55/1,011.10 = 481.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.55x = 1,011.10 × 481.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.55x = 486,928.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,928.19/674.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.86

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