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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.49, 686.52 and 301.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.49, 686.52 and 301.20 is: 415.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.49 : 686.52 = 301.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.49/686.52 = 301.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.49x = 686.52 × 301.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.49x = 206,779.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,779.82/497.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.65

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