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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.14, 684.91 and 297.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.14, 684.91 and 297.07 is: 410.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.14 : 684.91 = 297.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.14/684.91 = 297.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.14x = 684.91 × 297.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.14x = 203,463.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,463.20/496.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.09

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