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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.78, 1,006.94 and 490.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.78, 1,006.94 and 490.02 is: 734.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.78 : 1,006.94 = 490.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.78/1,006.94 = 490.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.78x = 1,006.94 × 490.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.78x = 493,420.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,420.74/671.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.50

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