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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.94, 933.50 and 499.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.94, 933.50 and 499.60 is: 688.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.94 : 933.50 = 499.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.94/933.50 = 499.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.94x = 933.50 × 499.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.94x = 466,375.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,375.52/676.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.94

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