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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.46, 687.90 and 277.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.46, 687.90 and 277.44 is: 382.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.46 : 687.90 = 277.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.46/687.90 = 277.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.46x = 687.90 × 277.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.46x = 190,850.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,850.98/498.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.88

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