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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.73, 1,011.38 and 481.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.73, 1,011.38 and 481.77 is: 722.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.73 : 1,011.38 = 481.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.73/1,011.38 = 481.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.73x = 1,011.38 × 481.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.73x = 487,250.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,250.13/674.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.14

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