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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.46, 1,266.08 and 497.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.46, 1,266.08 and 497.80 is: 686.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.46 : 1,266.08 = 497.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.46/1,266.08 = 497.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.46x = 1,266.08 × 497.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.46x = 630,245.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,245.80/917.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.95

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