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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.88, 925.32 and 493.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.88, 925.32 and 493.90 is: 681.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.88 : 925.32 = 493.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.88/925.32 = 493.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.88x = 925.32 × 493.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.88x = 457,015.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,015.55/670.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.22

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