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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.52, 686.70 and 301.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.52, 686.70 and 301.14 is: 415.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.52 : 686.70 = 301.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.52/686.70 = 301.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.52x = 686.70 × 301.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.52x = 206,792.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,792.84/497.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.65

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