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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.87, 685.63 and 297.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.87, 685.63 and 297.66 is: 410.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.87 : 685.63 = 297.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.87/685.63 = 297.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.87x = 685.63 × 297.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.87x = 204,084.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,084.63/496.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.74

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