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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.41, 687.85 and 302.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.41, 687.85 and 302.06 is: 416.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.41 : 687.85 = 302.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.41/687.85 = 302.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.41x = 687.85 × 302.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.41x = 207,767.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,767.78/498.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.87

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