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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.40, 687.68 and 301.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.40, 687.68 and 301.91 is: 416.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.40 : 687.68 = 301.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.40/687.68 = 301.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.40x = 687.68 × 301.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.40x = 207,617.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,617.47/498.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.57

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