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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.98, 1,014.75 and 484.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.98, 1,014.75 and 484.02 is: 725.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.98 : 1,014.75 = 484.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.98/1,014.75 = 484.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.98x = 1,014.75 × 484.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.98x = 491,159.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,159.30/676.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.52

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