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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.03, 687.32 and 301.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.03, 687.32 and 301.51 is: 416.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.03 : 687.32 = 301.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.03/687.32 = 301.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.03x = 687.32 × 301.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.03x = 207,233.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,233.85/498.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.11

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