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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.87, 687.08 and 301.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.87, 687.08 and 301.40 is: 415.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.87 : 687.08 = 301.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.87/687.08 = 301.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.87x = 687.08 × 301.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.87x = 207,083.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,083.23/497.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.94

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