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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.66, 690.12 and 486.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.66, 690.12 and 486.51 is: 673.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.66 : 690.12 = 486.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.66/690.12 = 486.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.66x = 690.12 × 486.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.66x = 335,750.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,750.28/498.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.31

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