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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.69, 1,022.46 and 476.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.69, 1,022.46 and 476.16 is: 714.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.69 : 1,022.46 = 476.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.69/1,022.46 = 476.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.69x = 1,022.46 × 476.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.69x = 486,854.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,854.55/681.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.19

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