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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.35, 687.79 and 301.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.35, 687.79 and 301.88 is: 416.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.35 : 687.79 = 301.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.35/687.79 = 301.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.35x = 687.79 × 301.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.35x = 207,632.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,632.14/498.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.64

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