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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.38, 687.36 and 415.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.38, 687.36 and 415.28 is: 572.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.38 : 687.36 = 415.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.38/687.36 = 415.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.38x = 687.36 × 415.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.38x = 285,446.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,446.86/498.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.75

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