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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.60, 686.52 and 424.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.60, 686.52 and 424.80 is: 584.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.60 : 686.52 = 424.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.60/686.52 = 424.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.60x = 686.52 × 424.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.60x = 291,633.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,633.70/498.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.91

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