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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.54, 687.04 and 350.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.54, 687.04 and 350.92 is: 483.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.54 : 687.04 = 350.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.54/687.04 = 350.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.54x = 687.04 × 350.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.54x = 241,096.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,096.08/498.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.60

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