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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.51, 856.91 and 497.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.51, 856.91 and 497.12 is: 686.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.51 : 856.91 = 497.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.51/856.91 = 497.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.51x = 856.91 × 497.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.51x = 425,984.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,984.06/620.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.51

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