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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.88, 837.76 and 497

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.88, 837.76 and 497 is: 684.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.88 : 837.76 = 497 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.88/837.76 = 497/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.88x = 837.76 × 497
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.88x = 416,366.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,366.72/607.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.95

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