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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.86, 687.08 and 301.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.86, 687.08 and 301.37 is: 415.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.86 : 687.08 = 301.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.86/687.08 = 301.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.86x = 687.08 × 301.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.86x = 207,062.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,062.62/497.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.91

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