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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.92, 686.84 and 311.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.92, 686.84 and 311.36 is: 429.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.92 : 686.84 = 311.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.92/686.84 = 311.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.92x = 686.84 × 311.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.92x = 213,854.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,854.50/497.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.50

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