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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.38, 841.95 and 498.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.38, 841.95 and 498.51 is: 687.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.38 : 841.95 = 498.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.38/841.95 = 498.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.38x = 841.95 × 498.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.38x = 419,720.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,720.49/610.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.64

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