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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.10, 685.89 and 297.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.10, 685.89 and 297.87 is: 411.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.10 : 685.89 = 297.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.10/685.89 = 297.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.10x = 685.89 × 297.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.10x = 204,306.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,306.05/497.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.00

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