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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.60, 1,012.06 and 479.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.60, 1,012.06 and 479.72 is: 719.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.60 : 1,012.06 = 479.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.60/1,012.06 = 479.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.60x = 1,012.06 × 479.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.60x = 485,505.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,505.42/674.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.69

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