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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.22, 687.62 and 288.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.22, 687.62 and 288.43 is: 398.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.22 : 687.62 = 288.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.22/687.62 = 288.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.22x = 687.62 × 288.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.22x = 198,329.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,329.24/498.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.08

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