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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.38, 687.42 and 301.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.38, 687.42 and 301.75 is: 416.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.38 : 687.42 = 301.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.38/687.42 = 301.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.38x = 687.42 × 301.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.38x = 207,427.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,427.27/498.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.21

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