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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.12, 686.94 and 443.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.12, 686.94 and 443.40 is: 611.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.12 : 686.94 = 443.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.12/686.94 = 443.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.12x = 686.94 × 443.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.12x = 304,589.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,589.20/498.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.48

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