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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.10, 1,014.15 and 457.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.10, 1,014.15 and 457.40 is: 686.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.10 : 1,014.15 = 457.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.10/1,014.15 = 457.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.10x = 1,014.15 × 457.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.10x = 463,872.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,872.21/676.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.10

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