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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.34, 1,009.96 and 491.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.34, 1,009.96 and 491.28 is: 735.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.34 : 1,009.96 = 491.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.34/1,009.96 = 491.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.34x = 1,009.96 × 491.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.34x = 496,173.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,173.15/674.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.79

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