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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.48, 1,115.76 and 498

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.48, 1,115.76 and 498 is: 687.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.48 : 1,115.76 = 498 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.48/1,115.76 = 498/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.48x = 1,115.76 × 498
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.48x = 555,648.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,648.48/808.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.28

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