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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.64, 1,011.60 and 458.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.64, 1,011.60 and 458.28 is: 687.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.64 : 1,011.60 = 458.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.64/1,011.60 = 458.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.64x = 1,011.60 × 458.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.64x = 463,596.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,596.05/674.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.18

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