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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.60, 687.42 and 414.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.60, 687.42 and 414.36 is: 571.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.60 : 687.42 = 414.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.60/687.42 = 414.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.60x = 687.42 × 414.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.60x = 284,839.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,839.35/498.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.28

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