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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.71, 687.92 and 359.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.71, 687.92 and 359.02 is: 495.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.71 : 687.92 = 359.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.71/687.92 = 359.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.71x = 687.92 × 359.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.71x = 246,971.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,971.80/498.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.22

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