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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.02, 684.92 and 356.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.02, 684.92 and 356.89 is: 491.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.02 : 684.92 = 356.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.02/684.92 = 356.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.02x = 684.92 × 356.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.02x = 244,441.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,441.10/497.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.81

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