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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.55, 931.97 and 489.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.55, 931.97 and 489.51 is: 674.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.55 : 931.97 = 489.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.55/931.97 = 489.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.55x = 931.97 × 489.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.55x = 456,209.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,209.86/676.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.32

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