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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.74, 869.40 and 497.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.74, 869.40 and 497.73 is: 686.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.74 : 869.40 = 497.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.74/869.40 = 497.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.74x = 869.40 × 497.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.74x = 432,724.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,724.83/630.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.06

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