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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.90, 934.88 and 490.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.90, 934.88 and 490.70 is: 676.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.90 : 934.88 = 490.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.90/934.88 = 490.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.90x = 934.88 × 490.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.90x = 458,745.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,745.62/677.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.72

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