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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.52, 932.64 and 489.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.52, 932.64 and 489.62 is: 675.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.52 : 932.64 = 489.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.52/932.64 = 489.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.52x = 932.64 × 489.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.52x = 456,639.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,639.20/675.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.98

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