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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.58, 686.78 and 301.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.58, 686.78 and 301.12 is: 415.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.58 : 686.78 = 301.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.58/686.78 = 301.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.58x = 686.78 × 301.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.58x = 206,803.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,803.19/497.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.62

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