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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.32, 1,027.16 and 490.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.32, 1,027.16 and 490.11 is: 734.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.32 : 1,027.16 = 490.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.32/1,027.16 = 490.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.32x = 1,027.16 × 490.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.32x = 503,421.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,421.39/685.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.58

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