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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.73, 686.97 and 301.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.73, 686.97 and 301.35 is: 415.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.73 : 686.97 = 301.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.73/686.97 = 301.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.73x = 686.97 × 301.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.73x = 207,018.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,018.41/497.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.93

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