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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.45, 948.66 and 491.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.45, 948.66 and 491.29 is: 677.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.45 : 948.66 = 491.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.45/948.66 = 491.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.45x = 948.66 × 491.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.45x = 466,067.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,067.17/687.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.97

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