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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.10, 1,011.06 and 491.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.10, 1,011.06 and 491.60 is: 735.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.10 : 1,011.06 = 491.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.10/1,011.06 = 491.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.10x = 1,011.06 × 491.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.10x = 497,037.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,037.10/676.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.15

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