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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.24, 687.63 and 348.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.24, 687.63 and 348.72 is: 481.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.24 : 687.63 = 348.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.24/687.63 = 348.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.24x = 687.63 × 348.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.24x = 239,790.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,790.33/498.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.27

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