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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.40, 687.06 and 485.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.40, 687.06 and 485.52 is: 670.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.40 : 687.06 = 485.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.40/687.06 = 485.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.40x = 687.06 × 485.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.40x = 333,581.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,581.37/497.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.65

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