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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.70, 949.26 and 491.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.70, 949.26 and 491.41 is: 678.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.70 : 949.26 = 491.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.70/949.26 = 491.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.70x = 949.26 × 491.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.70x = 466,475.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,475.86/687.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.31

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