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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.93, 931.70 and 497.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.93, 931.70 and 497.58 is: 686.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.93 : 931.70 = 497.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.93/931.70 = 497.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.93x = 931.70 × 497.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.93x = 463,592.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,592.80/674.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.88

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