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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.18, 927.09 and 497.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.18, 927.09 and 497.22 is: 685.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.18 : 927.09 = 497.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.18/927.09 = 497.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.18x = 927.09 × 497.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.18x = 460,967.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,967.69/672.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.78

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