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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.48, 931.89 and 498.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.48, 931.89 and 498.86 is: 688.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.48 : 931.89 = 498.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.48/931.89 = 498.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.48x = 931.89 × 498.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.48x = 464,882.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,882.65/675.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.23

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