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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.35, 687.78 and 301.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.35, 687.78 and 301.97 is: 416.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.35 : 687.78 = 301.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.35/687.78 = 301.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.35x = 687.78 × 301.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.35x = 207,688.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,688.93/498.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.75

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