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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.19, 687.52 and 301.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.19, 687.52 and 301.59 is: 416.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.19 : 687.52 = 301.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.19/687.52 = 301.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.19x = 687.52 × 301.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.19x = 207,344.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,344.21/498.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.20

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