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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.66, 1,010.52 and 492.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.66, 1,010.52 and 492.40 is: 738.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.66 : 1,010.52 = 492.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.66/1,010.52 = 492.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.66x = 1,010.52 × 492.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.66x = 497,580.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,580.05/673.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.62

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