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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.48, 686.59 and 358.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.48, 686.59 and 358.06 is: 494.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.48 : 686.59 = 358.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.48/686.59 = 358.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.48x = 686.59 × 358.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.48x = 245,838.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,838.21/497.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.17

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