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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.66, 1,019.66 and 464.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.66, 1,019.66 and 464.76 is: 695.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.66 : 1,019.66 = 464.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.66/1,019.66 = 464.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.66x = 1,019.66 × 464.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.66x = 473,897.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,897.18/681.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.21

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