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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.17, 687.59 and 301.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.17, 687.59 and 301.64 is: 416.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.17 : 687.59 = 301.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.17/687.59 = 301.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.17x = 687.59 × 301.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.17x = 207,404.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,404.70/498.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.34

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