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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.85, 686.89 and 311.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.85, 686.89 and 311.52 is: 429.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.85 : 686.89 = 311.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.85/686.89 = 311.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.85x = 686.89 × 311.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.85x = 213,979.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,979.97/497.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.81

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