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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.12, 687.95 and 456.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.12, 687.95 and 456.60 is: 630.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.12 : 687.95 = 456.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.12/687.95 = 456.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.12x = 687.95 × 456.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.12x = 314,122.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,122.55/498.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.61

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