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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.16, 687.35 and 301.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.16, 687.35 and 301.63 is: 416.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.16 : 687.35 = 301.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.16/687.35 = 301.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.16x = 687.35 × 301.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.16x = 207,325.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,325.38/498.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.18

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