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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.92, 944.60 and 498.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.92, 944.60 and 498.24 is: 688.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.92 : 944.60 = 498.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.92/944.60 = 498.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.92x = 944.60 × 498.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.92x = 470,637.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,637.50/683.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.15

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