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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.72, 948.63 and 490.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.72, 948.63 and 490.89 is: 677.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.72 : 948.63 = 490.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.72/948.63 = 490.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.72x = 948.63 × 490.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.72x = 465,672.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,672.98/687.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.13

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