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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.63, 686.72 and 290.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.63, 686.72 and 290.63 is: 401.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.63 : 686.72 = 290.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.63/686.72 = 290.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.63x = 686.72 × 290.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.63x = 199,578.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,578.73/497.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.06

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