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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.06, 1,013.19 and 470.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.06, 1,013.19 and 470.71 is: 705.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.06 : 1,013.19 = 470.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.06/1,013.19 = 470.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.06x = 1,013.19 × 470.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.06x = 476,918.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,918.66/676.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.44

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