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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.64, 686.57 and 301.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.64, 686.57 and 301.08 is: 415.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.64 : 686.57 = 301.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.64/686.57 = 301.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.64x = 686.57 × 301.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.64x = 206,710.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,710.99/497.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.38

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