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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.90, 937.02 and 493.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.90, 937.02 and 493.26 is: 680.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.90 : 937.02 = 493.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.90/937.02 = 493.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.90x = 937.02 × 493.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.90x = 462,194.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,194.49/678.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.80

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