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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.98, 687.64 and 358.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.98, 687.64 and 358.85 is: 494.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.98 : 687.64 = 358.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.98/687.64 = 358.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.98x = 687.64 × 358.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.98x = 246,757.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,757.24/498.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.53

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