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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.32, 687.40 and 314

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.32, 687.40 and 314 is: 433.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.32 : 687.40 = 314 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.32/687.40 = 314/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.32x = 687.40 × 314
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.32x = 215,843.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,843.60/498.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.14

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