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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.99, 687.89 and 415.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.99, 687.89 and 415.37 is: 573.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.99 : 687.89 = 415.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.99/687.89 = 415.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.99x = 687.89 × 415.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.99x = 285,728.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,728.87/497.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.76

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