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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.28, 686.08 and 300.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.28, 686.08 and 300.72 is: 414.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.28 : 686.08 = 300.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.28/686.08 = 300.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.28x = 686.08 × 300.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.28x = 206,317.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,317.98/497.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.89

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