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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.12, 686.52 and 484.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.12, 686.52 and 484.08 is: 667.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.12 : 686.52 = 484.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.12/686.52 = 484.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.12x = 686.52 × 484.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.12x = 332,330.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,330.60/498.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.17

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