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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.01, 687.45 and 301.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.01, 687.45 and 301.54 is: 416.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.01 : 687.45 = 301.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.01/687.45 = 301.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.01x = 687.45 × 301.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.01x = 207,293.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,293.67/498.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.24

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