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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.40, 687.52 and 311.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.40, 687.52 and 311.84 is: 430.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.40 : 687.52 = 311.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.40/687.52 = 311.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.40x = 687.52 × 311.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.40x = 214,396.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,396.24/498.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.17

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