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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.04, 687.96 and 351.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.04, 687.96 and 351.21 is: 484.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.04 : 687.96 = 351.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.04/687.96 = 351.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.04x = 687.96 × 351.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.04x = 241,616.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,616.68/499.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.17

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