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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.56, 1,011.46 and 455.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.56, 1,011.46 and 455.18 is: 682.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.56 : 1,011.46 = 455.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.56/1,011.46 = 455.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.56x = 1,011.46 × 455.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.56x = 460,396.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,396.36/674.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.51

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