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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.26, 687.68 and 301.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.26, 687.68 and 301.80 is: 416.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.26 : 687.68 = 301.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.26/687.68 = 301.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.26x = 687.68 × 301.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.26x = 207,541.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,541.82/498.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.53

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