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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.99, 1,016.61 and 458.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.99, 1,016.61 and 458.29 is: 688.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.99 : 1,016.61 = 458.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.99/1,016.61 = 458.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.99x = 1,016.61 × 458.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.99x = 465,902.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,902.20/676.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.20

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