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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.68, 688.18 and 291.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.68, 688.18 and 291.68 is: 402.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.68 : 688.18 = 291.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.68/688.18 = 291.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.68x = 688.18 × 291.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.68x = 200,728.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,728.34/498.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.52

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