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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.36, 688.30 and 419.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.36, 688.30 and 419.96 is: 580.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.36 : 688.30 = 419.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.36/688.30 = 419.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.36x = 688.30 × 419.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.36x = 289,058.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,058.47/498.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.02

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