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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.23, 1,013.63 and 483.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.23, 1,013.63 and 483.27 is: 724.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.23 : 1,013.63 = 483.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.23/1,013.63 = 483.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.23x = 1,013.63 × 483.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.23x = 489,854.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,854.55/676.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.39

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