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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.55, 686.45 and 300.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.55, 686.45 and 300.99 is: 415.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.55 : 686.45 = 300.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.55/686.45 = 300.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.55x = 686.45 × 300.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.55x = 206,613.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,613.08/497.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.26

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