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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.33, 932.24 and 489.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.33, 932.24 and 489.56 is: 674.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.33 : 932.24 = 489.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.33/932.24 = 489.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.33x = 932.24 × 489.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.33x = 456,384.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,384.97/676.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.80

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