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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.70, 872.20 and 498.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.70, 872.20 and 498.72 is: 688.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.70 : 872.20 = 498.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.70/872.20 = 498.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.70x = 872.20 × 498.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.70x = 434,983.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,983.58/631.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.59

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