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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.52, 686.58 and 310.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.52, 686.58 and 310.91 is: 429.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.52 : 686.58 = 310.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.52/686.58 = 310.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.52x = 686.58 × 310.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.52x = 213,461.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,461.15/497.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.05

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