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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.75, 1,015.14 and 468.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.75, 1,015.14 and 468.31 is: 702.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.75 : 1,015.14 = 468.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.75/1,015.14 = 468.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.75x = 1,015.14 × 468.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.75x = 475,400.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,400.21/676.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.48

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