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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.98, 1,011.75 and 482.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.98, 1,011.75 and 482.02 is: 722.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.98 : 1,011.75 = 482.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.98/1,011.75 = 482.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.98x = 1,011.75 × 482.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.98x = 487,683.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,683.74/674.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.52

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