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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.45, 687.88 and 301.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.45, 687.88 and 301.85 is: 416.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.45 : 687.88 = 301.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.45/687.88 = 301.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.45x = 687.88 × 301.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.45x = 207,637.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,637.61/498.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.56

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