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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.70, 1,014.86 and 461.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.70, 1,014.86 and 461.60 is: 692.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.70 : 1,014.86 = 461.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.70/1,014.86 = 461.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.70x = 1,014.86 × 461.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.70x = 468,459.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,459.38/676.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.27

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