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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.83, 931.55 and 489.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.83, 931.55 and 489.06 is: 674.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.83 : 931.55 = 489.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.83/931.55 = 489.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.83x = 931.55 × 489.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.83x = 455,581.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,581.40/675.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.11

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