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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.56, 1,011.76 and 468.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.56, 1,011.76 and 468.52 is: 702.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.56 : 1,011.76 = 468.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.56/1,011.76 = 468.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.56x = 1,011.76 × 468.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.56x = 474,029.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,029.80/674.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.72

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