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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.09, 685.92 and 297.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.09, 685.92 and 297.87 is: 411.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.09 : 685.92 = 297.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.09/685.92 = 297.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.09x = 685.92 × 297.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.09x = 204,314.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,314.99/497.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.03

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