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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.23, 689.06 and 445.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.23, 689.06 and 445.68 is: 616.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.23 : 689.06 = 445.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.23/689.06 = 445.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.23x = 689.06 × 445.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.23x = 307,096.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,096.93/498.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.38

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