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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497, 685.22 and 408.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497, 685.22 and 408.15 is: 562.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497 : 685.22 = 408.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497/685.22 = 408.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497x = 685.22 × 408.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497x = 279,672.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,672.54/497
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.72

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