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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.29, 686.61 and 403.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.29, 686.61 and 403.88 is: 557.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.29 : 686.61 = 403.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.29/686.61 = 403.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.29x = 686.61 × 403.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.29x = 277,308.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,308.05/497.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.64

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