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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.63, 686.79 and 301.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.63, 686.79 and 301.20 is: 415.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.63 : 686.79 = 301.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.63/686.79 = 301.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.63x = 686.79 × 301.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.63x = 206,861.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,861.15/497.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.70

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