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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.35, 686.42 and 298.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.35, 686.42 and 298.27 is: 411.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.35 : 686.42 = 298.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.35/686.42 = 298.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.35x = 686.42 × 298.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.35x = 204,738.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,738.49/497.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.66

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