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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.49, 686.62 and 358.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.49, 686.62 and 358.07 is: 494.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.49 : 686.62 = 358.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.49/686.62 = 358.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.49x = 686.62 × 358.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.49x = 245,857.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,857.89/497.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.19

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