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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.32, 1,016.13 and 469.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.32, 1,016.13 and 469.90 is: 704.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.32 : 1,016.13 = 469.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.32/1,016.13 = 469.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.32x = 1,016.13 × 469.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.32x = 477,479.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,479.49/677.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.95

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