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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.79, 687.05 and 298.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.79, 687.05 and 298.64 is: 412.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.79 : 687.05 = 298.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.79/687.05 = 298.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.79x = 687.05 × 298.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.79x = 205,175.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,175.68/497.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.17

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