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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.85, 1,011.92 and 455.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.85, 1,011.92 and 455.47 is: 682.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.85 : 1,011.92 = 455.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.85/1,011.92 = 455.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.85x = 1,011.92 × 455.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.85x = 460,897.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,897.85/674.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.96

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