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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.47, 1,014.72 and 482.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.47, 1,014.72 and 482.34 is: 723.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.47 : 1,014.72 = 482.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.47/1,014.72 = 482.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.47x = 1,014.72 × 482.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.47x = 489,440.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,440.04/676.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.52

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