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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.81, 1,015.22 and 461.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.81, 1,015.22 and 461.76 is: 692.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.81 : 1,015.22 = 461.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.81/1,015.22 = 461.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.81x = 1,015.22 × 461.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.81x = 468,787.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,787.99/676.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.64

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