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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.47, 857.49 and 497.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.47, 857.49 and 497.24 is: 686.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.47 : 857.49 = 497.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.47/857.49 = 497.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.47x = 857.49 × 497.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.47x = 426,375.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,375.39/621.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.07

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