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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.09, 698.78 and 498.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.09, 698.78 and 498.02 is: 687.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.09 : 698.78 = 498.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.09/698.78 = 498.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.09x = 698.78 × 498.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.09x = 348,004.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,004.17/506.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.64

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