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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.68, 1,266.41 and 498.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.68, 1,266.41 and 498.04 is: 687.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.68 : 1,266.41 = 498.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.68/1,266.41 = 498.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.68x = 1,266.41 × 498.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.68x = 630,717.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,717.73/917.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.30

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