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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.93, 688.74 and 319.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.93, 688.74 and 319.55 is: 441.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.93 : 688.74 = 319.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.93/688.74 = 319.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.93x = 688.74 × 319.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.93x = 220,086.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,086.87/498.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.12

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