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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.90, 1,015.75 and 468.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.90, 1,015.75 and 468.83 is: 703.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.90 : 1,015.75 = 468.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.90/1,015.75 = 468.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.90x = 1,015.75 × 468.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.90x = 476,214.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,214.07/676.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.52

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