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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.60, 688.20 and 351.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.60, 688.20 and 351.30 is: 484.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.60 : 688.20 = 351.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.60/688.20 = 351.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.60x = 688.20 × 351.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.60x = 241,764.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,764.66/498.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.89

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