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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.46, 947.19 and 490.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.46, 947.19 and 490.83 is: 677.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.46 : 947.19 = 490.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.46/947.19 = 490.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.46x = 947.19 × 490.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.46x = 464,909.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,909.27/686.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.26

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