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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.51, 687.33 and 472.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.51, 687.33 and 472.41 is: 651.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.51 : 687.33 = 472.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.51/687.33 = 472.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.51x = 687.33 × 472.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.51x = 324,701.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,701.57/498.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.34

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