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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.10, 686.02 and 423.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.10, 686.02 and 423.40 is: 584.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.10 : 686.02 = 423.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.10/686.02 = 423.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.10x = 686.02 × 423.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.10x = 290,460.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,460.87/497.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.31

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