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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.16, 929.43 and 499.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.16, 929.43 and 499.92 is: 689.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.16 : 929.43 = 499.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.16/929.43 = 499.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.16x = 929.43 × 499.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.16x = 464,640.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,640.65/674.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.21

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