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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.54, 1,012.50 and 468.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.54, 1,012.50 and 468.99 is: 702.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.54 : 1,012.50 = 468.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.54/1,012.50 = 468.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.54x = 1,012.50 × 468.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.54x = 474,852.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,852.38/675.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.92

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