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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.44, 687.73 and 301.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.44, 687.73 and 301.61 is: 416.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.44 : 687.73 = 301.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.44/687.73 = 301.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.44x = 687.73 × 301.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.44x = 207,426.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,426.25/498.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.15

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