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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.58, 933.96 and 490.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.58, 933.96 and 490.81 is: 676.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.58 : 933.96 = 490.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.58/933.96 = 490.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.58x = 933.96 × 490.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.58x = 458,396.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,396.91/677.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.53

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