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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.85, 944.76 and 498.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.85, 944.76 and 498.25 is: 687.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.85 : 944.76 = 498.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.85/944.76 = 498.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.85x = 944.76 × 498.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.85x = 470,726.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,726.67/684.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.35

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