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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.08, 686.10 and 399.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.08, 686.10 and 399.16 is: 550.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.08 : 686.10 = 399.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.08/686.10 = 399.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.08x = 686.10 × 399.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.08x = 273,863.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,863.68/497.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.94

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