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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.48, 688.58 and 359.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.48, 688.58 and 359.56 is: 495.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.48 : 688.58 = 359.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.48/688.58 = 359.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.48x = 688.58 × 359.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.48x = 247,585.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,585.82/499.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.69

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