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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.72, 686.90 and 301.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.72, 686.90 and 301.28 is: 415.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.72 : 686.90 = 301.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.72/686.90 = 301.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.72x = 686.90 × 301.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.72x = 206,949.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,949.23/497.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.79

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