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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.15, 687.38 and 301.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.15, 687.38 and 301.68 is: 416.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.15 : 687.38 = 301.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.15/687.38 = 301.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.15x = 687.38 × 301.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.15x = 207,367.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,367.29/498.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.27

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