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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.32, 932.04 and 499.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.32, 932.04 and 499.20 is: 687.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.32 : 932.04 = 499.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.32/932.04 = 499.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.32x = 932.04 × 499.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.32x = 465,274.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,274.37/676.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.95

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