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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.78, 686.94 and 301.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.78, 686.94 and 301.31 is: 415.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.78 : 686.94 = 301.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.78/686.94 = 301.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.78x = 686.94 × 301.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.78x = 206,981.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,981.89/497.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.81

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