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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.69, 1,014.23 and 481.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.69, 1,014.23 and 481.48 is: 721.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.69 : 1,014.23 = 481.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.69/1,014.23 = 481.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.69x = 1,014.23 × 481.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.69x = 488,329.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,329.05/676.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.64

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