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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.13, 686.10 and 300.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.13, 686.10 and 300.70 is: 415.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.13 : 686.10 = 300.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.13/686.10 = 300.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.13x = 686.10 × 300.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.13x = 206,310.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,310.27/497.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.00

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