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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498, 687.28 and 291.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498, 687.28 and 291.04 is: 401.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498 : 687.28 = 291.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498/687.28 = 291.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498x = 687.28 × 291.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498x = 200,025.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,025.97/498
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.66

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