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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.58, 686.51 and 423.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.58, 686.51 and 423.16 is: 583.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.58 : 686.51 = 423.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.58/686.51 = 423.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.58x = 686.51 × 423.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.58x = 290,501.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,501.33/497.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.83

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