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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.22, 686.97 and 414.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.22, 686.97 and 414.06 is: 572.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.22 : 686.97 = 414.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.22/686.97 = 414.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.22x = 686.97 × 414.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.22x = 284,446.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,446.80/497.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.07

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