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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.63, 1,011.81 and 458.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.63, 1,011.81 and 458.55 is: 686.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.63 : 1,011.81 = 458.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.63/1,011.81 = 458.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.63x = 1,011.81 × 458.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.63x = 463,965.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,965.48/675.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.72

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