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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.85, 689.72 and 437.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.85, 689.72 and 437.34 is: 604.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.85 : 689.72 = 437.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.85/689.72 = 437.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.85x = 689.72 × 437.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.85x = 301,642.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,642.14/498.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.68

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