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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.69, 858.38 and 498.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.69, 858.38 and 498.03 is: 687.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.69 : 858.38 = 498.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.69/858.38 = 498.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.69x = 858.38 × 498.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.69x = 427,496.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,496.50/621.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.64

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