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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.40, 1,013.06 and 493.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.40, 1,013.06 and 493.26 is: 738.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.40 : 1,013.06 = 493.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.40/1,013.06 = 493.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.40x = 1,013.06 × 493.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.40x = 499,701.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,701.98/676.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.77

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