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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.12, 687.32 and 309.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.12, 687.32 and 309.25 is: 426.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.12 : 687.32 = 309.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.12/687.32 = 309.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.12x = 687.32 × 309.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.12x = 212,554.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,554.18/498.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.72

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