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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.93, 1,011.02 and 454.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.93, 1,011.02 and 454.92 is: 681.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.93 : 1,011.02 = 454.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.93/1,011.02 = 454.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.93x = 1,011.02 × 454.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.93x = 459,927.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,927.15/674.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.44

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