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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.92, 932.27 and 498.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.92, 932.27 and 498.24 is: 688.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.92 : 932.27 = 498.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.92/932.27 = 498.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.92x = 932.27 × 498.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.92x = 464,488.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,488.22/674.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.21

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