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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.07, 685.67 and 432.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.07, 685.67 and 432.57 is: 595.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.07 : 685.67 = 432.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.07/685.67 = 432.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.07x = 685.67 × 432.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.07x = 296,598.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,598.54/498.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.50

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