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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.30, 1,010 and 491.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.30, 1,010 and 491.05 is: 736.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.30 : 1,010 = 491.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.30/1,010 = 491.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.30x = 1,010 × 491.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.30x = 495,960.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,960.50/673.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.61

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