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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.30, 687.03 and 350.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.30, 687.03 and 350.70 is: 483.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.30 : 687.03 = 350.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.30/687.03 = 350.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.30x = 687.03 × 350.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.30x = 240,941.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,941.42/498.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.53

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