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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.21, 687.54 and 301.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.21, 687.54 and 301.86 is: 416.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.21 : 687.54 = 301.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.21/687.54 = 301.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.21x = 687.54 × 301.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.21x = 207,540.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,540.82/498.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.57

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