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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.49, 1,015.35 and 456.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.49, 1,015.35 and 456.58 is: 685.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.49 : 1,015.35 = 456.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.49/1,015.35 = 456.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.49x = 1,015.35 × 456.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.49x = 463,585.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,585.96/676.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.28

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