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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.13, 952.55 and 491.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.13, 952.55 and 491.28 is: 678.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.13 : 952.55 = 491.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.13/952.55 = 491.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.13x = 952.55 × 491.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.13x = 467,968.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,968.76/690.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.09

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