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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.99, 1,017.06 and 493.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.99, 1,017.06 and 493.46 is: 740.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.99 : 1,017.06 = 493.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.99/1,017.06 = 493.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.99x = 1,017.06 × 493.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.99x = 501,875.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,875.31/677.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.24

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