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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.66, 686.93 and 350.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.66, 686.93 and 350.64 is: 484.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.66 : 686.93 = 350.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.66/686.93 = 350.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.66x = 686.93 × 350.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.66x = 240,863.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,863.38/497.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.00

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