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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.78, 687.49 and 494.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.78, 687.49 and 494.58 is: 683.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.78 : 687.49 = 494.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.78/687.49 = 494.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.78x = 687.49 × 494.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.78x = 340,018.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,018.80/497.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.07

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