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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.02, 686.90 and 301.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.02, 686.90 and 301.28 is: 415.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.02 : 686.90 = 301.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.02/686.90 = 301.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.02x = 686.90 × 301.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.02x = 206,947.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,947.73/498.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.54

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