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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.94, 1,012.82 and 471.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.94, 1,012.82 and 471.87 is: 706.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.94 : 1,012.82 = 471.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.94/1,012.82 = 471.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.94x = 1,012.82 × 471.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.94x = 477,917.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,917.01/676.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.00

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