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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.52, 686.90 and 311.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.52, 686.90 and 311.08 is: 429.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.52 : 686.90 = 311.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.52/686.90 = 311.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.52x = 686.90 × 311.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.52x = 213,680.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,680.85/497.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.49

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