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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.17, 687.53 and 301.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.17, 687.53 and 301.68 is: 416.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.17 : 687.53 = 301.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.17/687.53 = 301.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.17x = 687.53 × 301.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.17x = 207,414.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,414.80/498.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.36

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