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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675, 930.78 and 497.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675, 930.78 and 497.16 is: 685.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675 : 930.78 = 497.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675/930.78 = 497.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675x = 930.78 × 497.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675x = 462,746.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,746.58/675
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.55

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