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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.41, 688.53 and 394.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.41, 688.53 and 394.19 is: 544.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.41 : 688.53 = 394.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.41/688.53 = 394.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.41x = 688.53 × 394.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.41x = 271,408.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,408.20/498.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.55

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