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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.43, 926.71 and 497.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.43, 926.71 and 497.83 is: 686.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.43 : 926.71 = 497.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.43/926.71 = 497.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.43x = 926.71 × 497.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.43x = 461,344.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,344.04/672.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.08

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