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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.46, 686.50 and 276.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.46, 686.50 and 276.42 is: 381.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.46 : 686.50 = 276.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.46/686.50 = 276.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.46x = 686.50 × 276.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.46x = 189,762.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,762.33/497.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.46

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