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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.02, 686 and 339.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.02, 686 and 339.98 is: 469.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.02 : 686 = 339.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.02/686 = 339.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.02x = 686 × 339.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.02x = 233,226.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,226.28/497.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.25

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