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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.18, 1,017.95 and 461.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.18, 1,017.95 and 461.14 is: 694.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.18 : 1,017.95 = 461.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.18/1,017.95 = 461.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.18x = 1,017.95 × 461.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.18x = 469,417.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,417.46/676.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.22

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