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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.10, 685.95 and 287.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.10, 685.95 and 287.19 is: 396.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.10 : 685.95 = 287.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.10/685.95 = 287.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.10x = 685.95 × 287.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.10x = 196,997.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,997.98/497.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.29

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