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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.74, 685.44 and 297.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.74, 685.44 and 297.58 is: 410.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.74 : 685.44 = 297.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.74/685.44 = 297.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.74x = 685.44 × 297.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.74x = 203,973.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,973.24/496.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.62

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