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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.58, 931.15 and 497.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.58, 931.15 and 497.74 is: 687.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.58 : 931.15 = 497.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.58/931.15 = 497.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.58x = 931.15 × 497.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.58x = 463,470.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,470.60/674.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.05

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