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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.92, 943.22 and 497.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.92, 943.22 and 497.24 is: 686.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.92 : 943.22 = 497.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.92/943.22 = 497.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.92x = 943.22 × 497.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.92x = 469,009.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,009.07/682.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.77

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