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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.38, 685.98 and 414.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.38, 685.98 and 414.28 is: 571.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.38 : 685.98 = 414.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.38/685.98 = 414.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.38x = 685.98 × 414.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.38x = 284,187.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,187.79/497.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.37

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