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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.56, 1,011.17 and 457.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.56, 1,011.17 and 457.94 is: 685.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.56 : 1,011.17 = 457.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.56/1,011.17 = 457.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.56x = 1,011.17 × 457.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.56x = 463,047.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,047.84/675.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.43

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