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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.89, 688.50 and 312.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.89, 688.50 and 312.39 is: 431.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.89 : 688.50 = 312.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.89/688.50 = 312.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.89x = 688.50 × 312.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.89x = 215,080.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,080.52/498.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.12

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