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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.96, 687.19 and 301.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.96, 687.19 and 301.42 is: 415.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.96 : 687.19 = 301.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.96/687.19 = 301.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.96x = 687.19 × 301.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.96x = 207,132.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,132.81/497.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.96

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