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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.54, 688.25 and 393.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.54, 688.25 and 393.46 is: 543.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.54 : 688.25 = 393.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.54/688.25 = 393.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.54x = 688.25 × 393.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.54x = 270,798.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,798.85/498.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.18

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