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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.47, 688.02 and 311.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.47, 688.02 and 311.84 is: 430.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.47 : 688.02 = 311.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.47/688.02 = 311.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.47x = 688.02 × 311.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.47x = 214,548.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,548.72/498.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.42

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