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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.51, 1,012.03 and 459.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.51, 1,012.03 and 459.63 is: 687.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.51 : 1,012.03 = 459.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.51/1,012.03 = 459.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.51x = 1,012.03 × 459.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.51x = 465,158.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,158.20/676.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.59

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