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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.52, 1,011.63 and 469.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.52, 1,011.63 and 469.51 is: 703.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.52 : 1,011.63 = 469.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.52/1,011.63 = 469.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.52x = 1,011.63 × 469.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.52x = 474,970.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,970.40/675.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.12

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