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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.02, 1,008.63 and 489.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.02, 1,008.63 and 489.14 is: 731.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.02 : 1,008.63 = 489.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.02/1,008.63 = 489.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.02x = 1,008.63 × 489.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.02x = 493,358.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,358.64/674.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.96

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