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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.10, 685.14 and 403.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.10, 685.14 and 403.50 is: 556.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.10 : 685.14 = 403.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.10/685.14 = 403.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.10x = 685.14 × 403.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.10x = 276,453.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,453.99/497.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.13

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