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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.74, 688.05 and 351.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.74, 688.05 and 351.47 is: 484.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.74 : 688.05 = 351.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.74/688.05 = 351.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.74x = 688.05 × 351.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.74x = 241,825.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,825.49/498.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.88

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