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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.51, 858.29 and 498.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.51, 858.29 and 498.12 is: 687.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.51 : 858.29 = 498.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.51/858.29 = 498.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.51x = 858.29 × 498.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.51x = 427,531.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,531.41/621.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.89

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