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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.51, 687.66 and 463.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.51, 687.66 and 463.32 is: 639.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.51 : 687.66 = 463.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.51/687.66 = 463.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.51x = 687.66 × 463.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.51x = 318,606.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,606.63/498.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.12

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