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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.48, 685.77 and 357.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.48, 685.77 and 357.89 is: 493.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.48 : 685.77 = 357.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.48/685.77 = 357.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.48x = 685.77 × 357.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.48x = 245,425.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,425.45/497.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.34

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