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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.47, 931.24 and 497.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.47, 931.24 and 497.46 is: 686.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.47 : 931.24 = 497.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.47/931.24 = 497.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.47x = 931.24 × 497.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.47x = 463,254.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,254.65/674.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.84

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