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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.48, 687.14 and 358.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.48, 687.14 and 358.89 is: 494.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.48 : 687.14 = 358.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.48/687.14 = 358.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.48x = 687.14 × 358.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.48x = 246,607.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,607.67/498.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.72

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