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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.72, 688.56 and 312.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.72, 688.56 and 312.48 is: 431.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.72 : 688.56 = 312.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.72/688.56 = 312.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.72x = 688.56 × 312.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.72x = 215,161.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,161.23/498.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.43

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