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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.48, 953.24 and 491.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.48, 953.24 and 491.44 is: 678.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.48 : 953.24 = 491.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.48/953.24 = 491.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.48x = 953.24 × 491.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.48x = 468,460.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,460.27/690.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.46

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