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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.74, 687 and 301.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.74, 687 and 301.38 is: 415.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.74 : 687 = 301.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.74/687 = 301.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.74x = 687 × 301.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.74x = 207,048.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,048.06/497.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.98

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