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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.13, 687.41 and 291.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.13, 687.41 and 291.13 is: 401.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.13 : 687.41 = 291.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.13/687.41 = 291.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.13x = 687.41 × 291.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.13x = 200,125.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,125.67/498.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.75

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