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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.72, 688.30 and 312.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.72, 688.30 and 312.26 is: 430.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.72 : 688.30 = 312.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.72/688.30 = 312.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.72x = 688.30 × 312.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.72x = 214,929.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,929.50/498.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.96

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