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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.19, 686.15 and 331.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.19, 686.15 and 331.73 is: 457.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.19 : 686.15 = 331.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.19/686.15 = 331.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.19x = 686.15 × 331.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.19x = 227,616.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,616.54/497.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.81

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