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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.68, 926.18 and 497.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.68, 926.18 and 497.80 is: 685.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.68 : 926.18 = 497.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.68/926.18 = 497.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.68x = 926.18 × 497.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.68x = 461,052.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,052.40/672.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.40

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