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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.86, 1,013.49 and 460.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.86, 1,013.49 and 460.86 is: 690.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.86 : 1,013.49 = 460.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.86/1,013.49 = 460.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.86x = 1,013.49 × 460.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.86x = 467,077.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,077.00/676.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.06

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