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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.70, 929.25 and 499.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.70, 929.25 and 499.74 is: 688.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.70 : 929.25 = 499.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.70/929.25 = 499.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.70x = 929.25 × 499.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.70x = 464,383.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,383.40/674.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.28

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