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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.69, 686.44 and 419.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.69, 686.44 and 419.43 is: 578.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.69 : 686.44 = 419.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.69/686.44 = 419.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.69x = 686.44 × 419.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.69x = 287,913.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,913.53/497.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.50

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