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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.74, 685.50 and 487

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.74, 685.50 and 487 is: 670.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.74 : 685.50 = 487 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.74/685.50 = 487/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.74x = 685.50 × 487
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.74x = 333,838.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,838.50/497.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.71

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