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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.33, 933.62 and 490.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.33, 933.62 and 490.56 is: 676.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.33 : 933.62 = 490.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.33/933.62 = 490.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.33x = 933.62 × 490.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.33x = 457,994.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,994.17/677.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.18

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