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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.59, 1,020.48 and 497.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.59, 1,020.48 and 497.71 is: 746.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.59 : 1,020.48 = 497.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.59/1,020.48 = 497.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.59x = 1,020.48 × 497.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.59x = 507,903.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,903.10/680.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.27

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