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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.84, 688.48 and 312.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.84, 688.48 and 312.41 is: 431.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.84 : 688.48 = 312.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.84/688.48 = 312.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.84x = 688.48 × 312.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.84x = 215,084.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,084.59/498.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.17

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