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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.87, 687.87 and 312.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.87, 687.87 and 312.27 is: 430.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.87 : 687.87 = 312.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.87/687.87 = 312.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.87x = 687.87 × 312.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.87x = 214,801.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,801.16/498.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.58

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