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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.16, 686.88 and 468

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.16, 686.88 and 468 is: 646.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.16 : 686.88 = 468 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.16/686.88 = 468/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.16x = 686.88 × 468
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.16x = 321,459.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,459.84/497.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.59

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