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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.06, 686.48 and 350.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.06, 686.48 and 350.44 is: 483.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.06 : 686.48 = 350.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.06/686.48 = 350.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.06x = 686.48 × 350.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.06x = 240,570.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,570.05/498.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.01

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