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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.51, 688.76 and 471.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.51, 688.76 and 471.17 is: 650.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.51 : 688.76 = 471.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.51/688.76 = 471.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.51x = 688.76 × 471.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.51x = 324,517.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,517.25/498.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.97

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