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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.55, 933.57 and 499.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.55, 933.57 and 499.61 is: 689.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.55 : 933.57 = 499.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.55/933.57 = 499.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.55x = 933.57 × 499.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.55x = 466,423.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,423.24/676.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.41

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