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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.02, 687.51 and 311.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.02, 687.51 and 311.61 is: 430.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.02 : 687.51 = 311.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.02/687.51 = 311.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.02x = 687.51 × 311.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.02x = 214,234.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,234.99/498.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.18

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