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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.08, 686.02 and 317.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.08, 686.02 and 317.75 is: 438.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.08 : 686.02 = 317.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.08/686.02 = 317.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.08x = 686.02 × 317.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.08x = 217,982.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,982.86/497.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.53

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