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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.02, 685.32 and 339.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.02, 685.32 and 339.74 is: 468.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.02 : 685.32 = 339.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.02/685.32 = 339.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.02x = 685.32 × 339.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.02x = 232,830.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,830.62/497.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.46

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