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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.06, 936.98 and 490.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.06, 936.98 and 490.86 is: 676.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.06 : 936.98 = 490.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.06/936.98 = 490.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.06x = 936.98 × 490.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.06x = 459,926.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,926.00/680.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.30

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