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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.13, 686.45 and 444.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.13, 686.45 and 444.58 is: 613.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.13 : 686.45 = 444.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.13/686.45 = 444.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.13x = 686.45 × 444.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.13x = 305,178.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,178.00/497.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.88

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