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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.19, 1,013.12 and 458.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.19, 1,013.12 and 458.31 is: 687.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.19 : 1,013.12 = 458.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.19/1,013.12 = 458.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.19x = 1,013.12 × 458.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.19x = 464,323.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,323.03/675.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.69

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