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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.49, 1,011.80 and 493.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.49, 1,011.80 and 493.04 is: 739.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.49 : 1,011.80 = 493.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.49/1,011.80 = 493.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.49x = 1,011.80 × 493.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.49x = 498,856.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,856.02/674.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.60

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