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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.90, 686.67 and 357.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.90, 686.67 and 357.95 is: 493.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.90 : 686.67 = 357.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.90/686.67 = 357.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.90x = 686.67 × 357.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.90x = 245,793.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,793.53/497.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.66

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