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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.51, 687.05 and 441.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.51, 687.05 and 441.22 is: 608.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.51 : 687.05 = 441.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.51/687.05 = 441.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.51x = 687.05 × 441.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.51x = 303,142.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,142.16/498.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.10

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