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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.58, 687.16 and 475.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.58, 687.16 and 475.49 is: 655.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.58 : 687.16 = 475.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.58/687.16 = 475.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.58x = 687.16 × 475.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.58x = 326,737.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,737.71/498.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.34

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