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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.04, 687.37 and 301.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.04, 687.37 and 301.67 is: 416.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.04 : 687.37 = 301.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.04/687.37 = 301.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.04x = 687.37 × 301.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.04x = 207,354.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,354.72/498.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.34

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