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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.72, 687.22 and 464.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.72, 687.22 and 464.12 is: 639.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.72 : 687.22 = 464.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.72/687.22 = 464.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.72x = 687.22 × 464.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.72x = 318,952.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,952.55/498.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.54

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