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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.07, 1,011.58 and 481.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.07, 1,011.58 and 481.52 is: 720.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.07 : 1,011.58 = 481.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.07/1,011.58 = 481.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.07x = 1,011.58 × 481.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.07x = 487,093.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,093.59/676.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.48

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