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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.65, 686.53 and 301.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.65, 686.53 and 301.06 is: 415.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.65 : 686.53 = 301.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.65/686.53 = 301.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.65x = 686.53 × 301.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.65x = 206,686.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,686.72/497.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.33

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