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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.30, 964.92 and 490.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.30, 964.92 and 490.12 is: 676.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.30 : 964.92 = 490.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.30/964.92 = 490.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.30x = 964.92 × 490.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.30x = 472,929.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,929.63/699.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.29

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