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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.65, 686.64 and 301.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.65, 686.64 and 301.16 is: 415.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.65 : 686.64 = 301.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.65/686.64 = 301.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.65x = 686.64 × 301.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.65x = 206,788.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,788.50/497.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.53

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