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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.47, 1,010.79 and 491.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.47, 1,010.79 and 491.00 is: 735.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.47 : 1,010.79 = 491.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.47/1,010.79 = 491.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.47x = 1,010.79 × 491.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.47x = 496,300.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,300.42/674.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.84

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