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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.62, 1,022.02 and 472.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.62, 1,022.02 and 472.46 is: 709.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.62 : 1,022.02 = 472.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.62/1,022.02 = 472.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.62x = 1,022.02 × 472.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.62x = 482,863.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,863.57/680.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.45

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