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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.91, 687.31 and 477.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.91, 687.31 and 477.04 is: 657.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.91 : 687.31 = 477.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.91/687.31 = 477.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.91x = 687.31 × 477.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.91x = 327,874.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,874.08/498.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.18

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