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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.58, 688.18 and 312.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.58, 688.18 and 312.04 is: 430.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.58 : 688.18 = 312.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.58/688.18 = 312.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.58x = 688.18 × 312.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.58x = 214,739.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,739.69/498.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.70

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