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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.06, 1,013.19 and 455.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.06, 1,013.19 and 455.14 is: 683.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.06 : 1,013.19 = 455.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.06/1,013.19 = 455.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.06x = 1,013.19 × 455.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.06x = 461,143.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,143.30/675.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.11

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