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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.45, 686.49 and 276.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.45, 686.49 and 276.41 is: 381.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.45 : 686.49 = 276.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.45/686.49 = 276.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.45x = 686.49 × 276.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.45x = 189,752.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,752.70/497.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.45

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