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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.54, 687.64 and 301.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.54, 687.64 and 301.71 is: 416.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.54 : 687.64 = 301.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.54/687.64 = 301.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.54x = 687.64 × 301.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.54x = 207,467.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,467.86/498.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.15

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