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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.29, 688.10 and 351.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.29, 688.10 and 351.27 is: 485.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.29 : 688.10 = 351.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.29/688.10 = 351.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.29x = 688.10 × 351.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.29x = 241,707.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,707.13/498.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.08

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