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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.35, 1,264.56 and 496.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.35, 1,264.56 and 496.70 is: 685.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.35 : 1,264.56 = 496.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.35/1,264.56 = 496.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.35x = 1,264.56 × 496.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.35x = 628,102.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,102.55/916.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.44

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