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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.67, 686.79 and 290.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.67, 686.79 and 290.67 is: 401.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.67 : 686.79 = 290.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.67/686.79 = 290.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.67x = 686.79 × 290.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.67x = 199,629.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,629.25/497.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.13

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