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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.99, 687.54 and 467

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.99, 687.54 and 467 is: 644.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.99 : 687.54 = 467 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.99/687.54 = 467/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.99x = 687.54 × 467
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.99x = 321,081.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,081.18/497.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.75

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