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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.23, 948.03 and 490.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.23, 948.03 and 490.86 is: 677.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.23 : 948.03 = 490.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.23/948.03 = 490.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.23x = 948.03 × 490.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.23x = 465,345.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,345.27/687.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.14

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