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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.17, 949.54 and 490.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.17, 949.54 and 490.34 is: 677.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.17 : 949.54 = 490.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.17/949.54 = 490.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.17x = 949.54 × 490.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.17x = 465,597.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,597.44/687.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.56

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