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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.83, 687.02 and 301.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.83, 687.02 and 301.23 is: 415.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.83 : 687.02 = 301.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.83/687.02 = 301.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.83x = 687.02 × 301.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.83x = 206,951.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,951.03/497.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.71

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