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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.04, 1,019.25 and 473.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.04, 1,019.25 and 473.49 is: 709.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.04 : 1,019.25 = 473.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.04/1,019.25 = 473.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.04x = 1,019.25 × 473.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.04x = 482,604.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,604.68/680.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.67

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