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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.76, 686.95 and 311.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.76, 686.95 and 311.25 is: 429.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.76 : 686.95 = 311.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.76/686.95 = 311.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.76x = 686.95 × 311.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.76x = 213,814.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,814.99/497.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.56

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