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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.76, 687.54 and 428.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.76, 687.54 and 428.68 is: 590.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.76 : 687.54 = 428.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.76/687.54 = 428.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.76x = 687.54 × 428.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.76x = 294,734.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,734.65/498.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.93

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