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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.79, 687.62 and 451.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.79, 687.62 and 451.22 is: 623.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.79 : 687.62 = 451.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.79/687.62 = 451.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.79x = 687.62 × 451.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.79x = 310,265.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,265.59/497.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.29

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