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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.93, 1,015.08 and 471.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.93, 1,015.08 and 471.61 is: 707.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.93 : 1,015.08 = 471.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.93/1,015.08 = 471.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.93x = 1,015.08 × 471.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.93x = 478,721.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,721.88/676.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.20

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