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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.17, 686.15 and 300.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.17, 686.15 and 300.72 is: 415.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.17 : 686.15 = 300.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.17/686.15 = 300.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.17x = 686.15 × 300.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.17x = 206,339.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,339.03/497.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.03

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