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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.54, 687.81 and 299.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.54, 687.81 and 299.44 is: 413.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.54 : 687.81 = 299.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.54/687.81 = 299.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.54x = 687.81 × 299.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.54x = 205,957.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,957.83/498.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.12

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