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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.18, 840.15 and 498.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.18, 840.15 and 498.66 is: 687.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.18 : 840.15 = 498.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.18/840.15 = 498.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.18x = 840.15 × 498.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.18x = 418,949.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,949.20/609.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.73

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