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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497, 686.06 and 310.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497, 686.06 and 310.52 is: 428.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497 : 686.06 = 310.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497/686.06 = 310.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497x = 686.06 × 310.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497x = 213,035.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,035.35/497
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.64

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