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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.76, 947.66 and 489.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.76, 947.66 and 489.94 is: 676.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.76 : 947.66 = 489.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.76/947.66 = 489.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.76x = 947.66 × 489.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.76x = 464,296.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,296.54/686.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.07

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