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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.06, 687.33 and 301.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.06, 687.33 and 301.53 is: 416.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.06 : 687.33 = 301.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.06/687.33 = 301.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.06x = 687.33 × 301.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.06x = 207,250.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,250.61/498.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.12

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