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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.87, 688.77 and 457.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.87, 688.77 and 457.26 is: 631.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.87 : 688.77 = 457.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.87/688.77 = 457.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.87x = 688.77 × 457.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.87x = 314,946.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,946.97/498.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.32

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