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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.02, 687.41 and 348.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.02, 687.41 and 348.73 is: 481.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.02 : 687.41 = 348.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.02/687.41 = 348.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.02x = 687.41 × 348.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.02x = 239,720.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,720.49/498.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.35

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