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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.84, 1,010.03 and 476.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.84, 1,010.03 and 476.79 is: 713.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.84 : 1,010.03 = 476.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.84/1,010.03 = 476.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.84x = 1,010.03 × 476.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.84x = 481,569.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,569.82/674.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.61

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