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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497, 745.68 and 457.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497, 745.68 and 457.04 is: 685.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497 : 745.68 = 457.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497/745.68 = 457.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497x = 745.68 × 457.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497x = 340,805.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,805.59/497
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.73

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