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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.53, 1,013.13 and 481.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.53, 1,013.13 and 481.68 is: 721.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.53 : 1,013.13 = 481.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.53/1,013.13 = 481.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.53x = 1,013.13 × 481.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.53x = 488,004.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,004.46/676.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.33

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