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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.39, 687.51 and 311.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.39, 687.51 and 311.91 is: 430.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.39 : 687.51 = 311.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.39/687.51 = 311.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.39x = 687.51 × 311.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.39x = 214,441.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,441.24/498.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.27

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