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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.90, 1,013.08 and 483.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.90, 1,013.08 and 483.38 is: 725.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.90 : 1,013.08 = 483.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.90/1,013.08 = 483.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.90x = 1,013.08 × 483.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.90x = 489,702.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,702.61/674.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.59

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