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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.85, 687.06 and 301.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.85, 687.06 and 301.35 is: 415.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.85 : 687.06 = 301.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.85/687.06 = 301.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.85x = 687.06 × 301.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.85x = 207,045.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,045.53/497.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.88

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