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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.58, 687.15 and 418.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.58, 687.15 and 418.11 is: 577.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.58 : 687.15 = 418.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.58/687.15 = 418.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.58x = 687.15 × 418.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.58x = 287,304.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,304.29/497.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.40

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