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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.54, 688.26 and 312.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.54, 688.26 and 312.21 is: 431.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.54 : 688.26 = 312.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.54/688.26 = 312.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.54x = 688.26 × 312.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.54x = 214,881.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,881.65/498.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.02

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