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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.64, 687.93 and 312.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.64, 687.93 and 312.05 is: 430.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.64 : 687.93 = 312.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.64/687.93 = 312.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.64x = 687.93 × 312.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.64x = 214,663.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,663.56/498.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.50

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