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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.64, 933.48 and 489.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.64, 933.48 and 489.72 is: 675.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.64 : 933.48 = 489.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.64/933.48 = 489.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.64x = 933.48 × 489.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.64x = 457,143.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,143.83/676.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.61

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