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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.49, 687.90 and 277.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.49, 687.90 and 277.46 is: 382.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.49 : 687.90 = 277.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.49/687.90 = 277.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.49x = 687.90 × 277.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.49x = 190,859.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,859.91/498.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.88

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