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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.17, 1,019.44 and 473.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.17, 1,019.44 and 473.62 is: 709.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.17 : 1,019.44 = 473.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.17/1,019.44 = 473.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.17x = 1,019.44 × 473.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.17x = 482,819.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,819.71/680.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.86

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