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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.20, 928 and 499.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.20, 928 and 499.24 is: 687.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.20 : 928 = 499.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.20/928 = 499.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.20x = 928 × 499.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.20x = 463,294.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,294.72/674.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.18

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