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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.39, 687.81 and 301.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.39, 687.81 and 301.95 is: 416.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.39 : 687.81 = 301.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.39/687.81 = 301.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.39x = 687.81 × 301.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.39x = 207,684.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,684.23/498.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.71

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