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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.56, 1,010.22 and 468.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.56, 1,010.22 and 468.88 is: 702.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.56 : 1,010.22 = 468.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.56/1,010.22 = 468.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.56x = 1,010.22 × 468.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.56x = 473,671.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,671.95/674.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.19

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