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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.40, 1,010.24 and 491.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.40, 1,010.24 and 491.84 is: 736.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.40 : 1,010.24 = 491.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.40/1,010.24 = 491.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.40x = 1,010.24 × 491.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.40x = 496,876.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,876.44/674.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.77

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