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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.28, 686.25 and 298.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.28, 686.25 and 298.15 is: 411.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.28 : 686.25 = 298.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.28/686.25 = 298.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.28x = 686.25 × 298.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.28x = 204,602.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,602.23/497.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.44

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