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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.80, 688.48 and 382.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.80, 688.48 and 382.48 is: 527.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.80 : 688.48 = 382.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.80/688.48 = 382.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.80x = 688.48 × 382.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.80x = 263,329.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,329.83/498.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.93

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