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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.14, 687.53 and 415.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.14, 687.53 and 415.16 is: 573.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.14 : 687.53 = 415.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.14/687.53 = 415.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.14x = 687.53 × 415.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.14x = 285,434.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,434.95/498.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.00

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