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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.88, 1,010.88 and 454.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.88, 1,010.88 and 454.76 is: 681.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.88 : 1,010.88 = 454.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.88/1,010.88 = 454.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.88x = 1,010.88 × 454.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.88x = 459,707.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,707.79/674.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.17

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