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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.39, 686.46 and 495.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.39, 686.46 and 495.65 is: 682.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.39 : 686.46 = 495.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.39/686.46 = 495.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.39x = 686.46 × 495.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.39x = 340,243.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,243.90/498.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.69

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