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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.13, 685.73 and 413.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.13, 685.73 and 413.50 is: 570.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.13 : 685.73 = 413.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.13/685.73 = 413.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.13x = 685.73 × 413.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.13x = 283,548.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,548.67/497.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.37

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