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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.96, 687.30 and 291.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.96, 687.30 and 291.08 is: 401.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.96 : 687.30 = 291.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.96/687.30 = 291.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.96x = 687.30 × 291.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.96x = 200,059.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,059.28/497.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.76

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