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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.12, 686.60 and 331.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.12, 686.60 and 331.04 is: 457.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.12 : 686.60 = 331.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.12/686.60 = 331.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.12x = 686.60 × 331.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.12x = 227,286.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,286.98/497.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.21

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