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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.93, 1,013.22 and 481.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.93, 1,013.22 and 481.45 is: 720.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.93 : 1,013.22 = 481.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.93/1,013.22 = 481.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.93x = 1,013.22 × 481.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.93x = 487,814.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,814.77/676.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.63

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