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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.31, 686.57 and 300.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.31, 686.57 and 300.89 is: 415.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.31 : 686.57 = 300.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.31/686.57 = 300.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.31x = 686.57 × 300.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.31x = 206,577.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,577.11/497.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.39

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