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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.69, 686.88 and 301.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.69, 686.88 and 301.22 is: 415.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.69 : 686.88 = 301.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.69/686.88 = 301.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.69x = 686.88 × 301.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.69x = 206,901.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,901.14/497.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.72

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