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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.03, 1,010.91 and 457.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.03, 1,010.91 and 457.95 is: 685.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.03 : 1,010.91 = 457.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.03/1,010.91 = 457.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.03x = 1,010.91 × 457.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.03x = 462,946.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,946.23/675.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.82

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