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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.16, 689.10 and 351.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.16, 689.10 and 351.92 is: 485.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.16 : 689.10 = 351.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.16/689.10 = 351.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.16x = 689.10 × 351.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.16x = 242,508.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,508.07/499.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.83

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