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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.56, 686.50 and 301

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.56, 686.50 and 301 is: 415.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.56 : 686.50 = 301 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.56/686.50 = 301/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.56x = 686.50 × 301
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.56x = 206,636.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,636.50/497.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.30

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