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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.67, 927.07 and 497.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.67, 927.07 and 497.71 is: 685.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.67 : 927.07 = 497.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.67/927.07 = 497.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.67x = 927.07 × 497.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.67x = 461,412.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,412.01/672.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.94

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