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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609, 839.70 and 498.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609, 839.70 and 498.24 is: 686.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609 : 839.70 = 498.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609/839.70 = 498.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609x = 839.70 × 498.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609x = 418,372.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,372.13/609
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.98

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