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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.41, 1,016.70 and 494.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.41, 1,016.70 and 494.94 is: 741.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.41 : 1,016.70 = 494.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.41/1,016.70 = 494.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.41x = 1,016.70 × 494.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.41x = 503,205.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,205.50/678.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.75

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