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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.48, 688.52 and 359.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.48, 688.52 and 359.89 is: 496.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.48 : 688.52 = 359.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.48/688.52 = 359.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.48x = 688.52 × 359.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.48x = 247,791.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,791.46/499.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.10

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