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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.05, 687.29 and 311.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.05, 687.29 and 311.55 is: 429.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.05 : 687.29 = 311.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.05/687.29 = 311.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.05x = 687.29 × 311.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.05x = 214,121.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,121.06/498.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.92

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