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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.07, 687.25 and 311.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.07, 687.25 and 311.59 is: 429.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.07 : 687.25 = 311.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.07/687.25 = 311.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.07x = 687.25 × 311.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.07x = 214,140.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,140.23/498.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.94

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