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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.69, 687.02 and 357.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.69, 687.02 and 357.86 is: 494.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.69 : 687.02 = 357.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.69/687.02 = 357.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.69x = 687.02 × 357.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.69x = 245,856.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,856.91/497.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.00

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