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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.25, 687.63 and 291.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.25, 687.63 and 291.25 is: 401.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.25 : 687.63 = 291.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.25/687.63 = 291.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.25x = 687.63 × 291.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.25x = 200,272.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,272.24/498.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.95

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