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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.70, 1,013.45 and 459.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.70, 1,013.45 and 459.10 is: 687.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.70 : 1,013.45 = 459.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.70/1,013.45 = 459.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.70x = 1,013.45 × 459.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.70x = 465,274.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,274.90/676.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.56

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