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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.25, 687.08 and 415.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.25, 687.08 and 415.33 is: 572.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.25 : 687.08 = 415.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.25/687.08 = 415.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.25x = 687.08 × 415.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.25x = 285,364.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,364.26/498.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.73

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