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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.64, 686.76 and 311.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.64, 686.76 and 311.16 is: 429.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.64 : 686.76 = 311.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.64/686.76 = 311.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.64x = 686.76 × 311.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.64x = 213,692.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,692.24/497.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.41

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