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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497, 685.45 and 300.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497, 685.45 and 300.17 is: 413.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497 : 685.45 = 300.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497/685.45 = 300.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497x = 685.45 × 300.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497x = 205,751.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,751.53/497
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.99

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