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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.99, 687.24 and 301.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.99, 687.24 and 301.51 is: 416.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.99 : 687.24 = 301.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.99/687.24 = 301.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.99x = 687.24 × 301.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.99x = 207,208.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,208.22/497.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.09

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