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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.06, 687.20 and 301.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.06, 687.20 and 301.57 is: 416.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.06 : 687.20 = 301.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.06/687.20 = 301.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.06x = 687.20 × 301.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.06x = 207,235.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,235.68/498.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.09

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