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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.24, 687.59 and 350.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.24, 687.59 and 350.91 is: 484.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.24 : 687.59 = 350.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.24/687.59 = 350.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.24x = 687.59 × 350.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.24x = 241,280.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,280.45/498.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.27

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