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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.20, 926.64 and 498.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.20, 926.64 and 498.24 is: 685.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.20 : 926.64 = 498.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.20/926.64 = 498.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.20x = 926.64 × 498.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.20x = 461,689.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,689.11/673.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.81

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