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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.48, 686.61 and 379.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.48, 686.61 and 379.26 is: 523.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.48 : 686.61 = 379.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.48/686.61 = 379.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.48x = 686.61 × 379.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.48x = 260,403.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,403.71/497.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.45

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