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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.29, 686.32 and 300.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.29, 686.32 and 300.80 is: 415.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.29 : 686.32 = 300.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.29/686.32 = 300.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.29x = 686.32 × 300.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.29x = 206,447.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,447.52/497.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.15

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