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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.87, 687.94 and 358.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.87, 687.94 and 358.45 is: 495.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.87 : 687.94 = 358.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.87/687.94 = 358.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.87x = 687.94 × 358.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.87x = 246,589.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,589.48/497.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.29

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