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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.50, 687.98 and 291.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.50, 687.98 and 291.50 is: 402.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.50 : 687.98 = 291.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.50/687.98 = 291.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.50x = 687.98 × 291.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.50x = 200,544.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,544.71/498.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.30

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