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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.84, 688.44 and 400.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.84, 688.44 and 400.72 is: 553.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.84 : 688.44 = 400.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.84/688.44 = 400.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.84x = 688.44 × 400.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.84x = 275,871.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,871.68/498.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.03

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