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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.39, 952.27 and 491.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.39, 952.27 and 491.18 is: 677.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.39 : 952.27 = 491.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.39/952.27 = 491.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.39x = 952.27 × 491.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.39x = 467,729.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,729.99/690.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.49

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