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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.01, 687.89 and 351.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.01, 687.89 and 351.59 is: 484.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.01 : 687.89 = 351.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.01/687.89 = 351.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.01x = 687.89 × 351.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.01x = 241,852.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,852.68/499.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.67

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