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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.45, 688.01 and 311.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.45, 688.01 and 311.84 is: 430.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.45 : 688.01 = 311.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.45/688.01 = 311.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.45x = 688.01 × 311.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.45x = 214,544.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,544.04/498.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.42

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