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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.11, 933.21 and 499.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.11, 933.21 and 499.53 is: 689.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.11 : 933.21 = 499.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.11/933.21 = 499.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.11x = 933.21 × 499.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.11x = 466,166.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,166.39/676.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.48

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