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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.76, 686.52 and 436.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.76, 686.52 and 436.20 is: 601.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.76 : 686.52 = 436.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.76/686.52 = 436.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.76x = 686.52 × 436.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.76x = 299,460.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,460.02/497.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.62

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