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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.64, 948.80 and 489.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.64, 948.80 and 489.80 is: 676.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.64 : 948.80 = 489.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.64/948.80 = 489.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.64x = 948.80 × 489.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.64x = 464,722.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,722.24/686.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.81

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