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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.55, 1,010.93 and 490.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.55, 1,010.93 and 490.07 is: 734.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.55 : 1,010.93 = 490.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.55/1,010.93 = 490.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.55x = 1,010.93 × 490.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.55x = 495,418.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,418.96/674.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.44

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