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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.94, 1,014.31 and 472.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.94, 1,014.31 and 472.87 is: 707.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.94 : 1,014.31 = 472.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.94/1,014.31 = 472.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.94x = 1,014.31 × 472.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.94x = 479,636.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,636.77/677.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.49

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