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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.32, 931.86 and 489.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.32, 931.86 and 489.48 is: 674.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.32 : 931.86 = 489.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.32/931.86 = 489.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.32x = 931.86 × 489.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.32x = 456,126.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,126.83/676.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.42

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