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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.30, 1,012.02 and 493.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.30, 1,012.02 and 493.24 is: 738.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.30 : 1,012.02 = 493.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.30/1,012.02 = 493.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.30x = 1,012.02 × 493.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.30x = 499,168.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,168.74/676.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.09

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